Noel Grealish (Galway West, Independent)
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267. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Government of the time or a subsequent Government honoured three persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31653/17]

Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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I have been informed that all three individuals who lost their lives during the Battle of the Tunnel, Congo, in December 1961 were awarded the Military Star which is awarded to those who died as a result of hostile action. The Military Star was awarded to the three individuals at a State ceremony on 8 November, 1998. The citations in relation to the award of the Military Star recognise the supreme sacrifice made by all three personnel. Two of the three personnel were also awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) in 1967. One of the medals was awarded with distinction and the other with merit.