John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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78. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if 1916 medals will be presented to those in the fire service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20233/18]

Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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The 1916 Commemorative Medal was awarded to all Defence Forces personnel recorded as being in service in the course of 2016.  I also sanctioned the award of a similar medal to members of Civil Defence.

Recognition of the contribution to the State by members of the Fire Service, and other emergency services, is a matter that is not within my remit as the Minister with responsibility for Defence.