Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I assure the Deputy that I have considered every possible angle with a view to awarding medals to the personnel of A Company. There is no use in giving the Deputy a commitment that I will review this again and that the opinion will be changed because I do not believe that will happen. Again, I applaud the bravery of the men, in addition to the bravery of all the men and women of Óglaigh na hÉireann who have travelled abroad for many years on peacekeeping duties. I commend the group of young students who have taken an interest in this issue and the siege of Jadotville. I have received the correspondence and corresponded back. It is a marvel to see young people showing an interest in such an issue.

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