Gerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I know that and I know that Senator McFadden is also deeply concerned about the reaction of veterans and deeply committed to the military in Athlone. Very simply, veterans want to be able to go up to the Minister, salute him, and have their medal pinned on their chest. Those who are not able to walk will happily be wheeled up and those who are not in wheelchairs and still unable to walk will be carried up because they deserve that level of respect. They want their colleague veterans on the square in Athlone to witness this event.