Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

After my appointment, this was one of the first issues which I wanted to recognise. I have looked at this case upside down, inside out and every way possible. I recognise this is a complex situation, as Deputy James Lawless pointed out. There are rules and regulations around the presentation of medals and who receives them. There have to be regulations. When one sees the movie, "The Siege of Jadotville" one immediately recognises the bravery of these men, their commitment and what they went through. One also sees this with every member - men and women - of the Defence Forces who go abroad on peacekeeping duties. I do take on board the views of both Deputies but I assure them I have looked at this in every way possible.

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