Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 December 2022
264. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if there is a timeframe on posthumous nominations regarding the Presidential Distinguished Service Awards; if so, if this impacts the assessment of a nomination; if posthumous nominations can be resubmitted if unsuccessful; and the way posthumous nominations are assessed against nominations of individuals who are alive. [60843/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Presidential Distinguished Service Award (PDSA) for the Irish Abroad recognises the service given to this country or to Irish communities abroad by those who live outside Ireland.
The PDSA has been awarded posthumously to seven individuals and, in order to be eligible for consideration, posthumous nominations must be first submitted within one year of the person’s passing.
All nominations, whether submitted posthumously or for living persons, are assessed on an equal basis by the High Level Panel, and in accordance with set criteria.
Nominators are free to re-submit unsuccessful nominations should they wish to do so.
Since the scheme’s inception, the following posthumous awards have been made:
|
Year |
Name |
Category |
Location |
|
2012 |
Jim Stynes (deceased) |
Arts, Culture and Sport |
Australia |
|
2014 |
Jim Flaherty (deceased) |
Business and Education |
Canada |
|
2016 |
Terry Wogan (deceased) |
Arts, Culture and Sport |
Britain |
|
2018 |
Thomas S. Power (deceased) |
Irish Community Support |
Australia |
|
2019 |
Sally O’Neill Sanchez (deceased) |
Peace, Reconciliation and Development |
Honduras |
|
2020 |
Jack Charlton (deceased) |
Arts, Culture and Sport |
Britain |
|
2020 |
Alice Kennedy (deceased) |
Charitable Works |
Britain |
