A question in the Dail has revealed that a new medal for non-Peacekeeping overseas missions is planned. No other info about what the eligibility criteria will be. No doubt this is aimed at the Ebola and Mediterranean missions but possibly some other past non-Peacekeeping overseas missions could be eligible.
The Peacekeeping Medal is the only medal the DF award for overseas missions with a minimum of 90 days continuous overseas service.
A few other question on medals.
The Peacekeeping Medal is the only medal the DF award for overseas missions with a minimum of 90 days continuous overseas service.
Originally posted by Kieran Marum
Easter Rising Commemorations
436. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he will issue a 1916 centenary medal to all serving members of Óglaigh na hÉireann who participate in the commemoration in 2016 and who have a minimum of three years of service.' [46651/15]
Minister for Defence (Deputy Simon Coveney): The State is undertaking a comprehensive programme of commemorations during 2016 which commenced on New Year’s Day in Dublin Castle. Further details of the commemorations being held this year are available at www.ireland.ie. I am currently considering any further initiatives that may be introduced in this context.
Defence Forces
437. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he will convene a medal and awards review board comprising of a wide cross-section of the Defence Forces to examine the reinstatement of the Good Conduct Medal under new conditions and criteria; and if all officers and enlisted personnel with ten years exemplary service as recorded on the electronic personal management system will be awarded this medal. [46652/15]
Minister for Defence (Deputy Simon Coveney): Currently, the Defence Forces Service Medal is awarded to personnel who meet the qualifying service for its award. Moreover, it recognises the service of not only NCOs and Privates but all members of the Defence Forces. It is considered that the current range of medals awardable to the Defence Forces is appropriate and adequate, and accordingly, I have no plans for the re-instatement of the Good Conduct Medal.
Naval Service
438. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he will direct a review board to consider a maritime deployment medal in recognition of the deployment of sailors on board Irish Naval vessels who complete a two-year rotation at sea. [46653/15]
Minister for Defence (Deputy Simon Coveney): I have no plans for the awarding of a medal to Naval Service personnel deployed on board a naval vessel completing a two-year rotation at sea.
An Bonn Seirbhíse (The Service Medal) is awarded to Officers, non-commissioned officer or Private of the Defence Forces or a member of the Army Nursing or Chaplaincy Service who possess the qualifying service for the award. I do not consider the awarding of a further medal to Naval Service personnel necessary as such service is already covered by the Service medal.
436. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he will issue a 1916 centenary medal to all serving members of Óglaigh na hÉireann who participate in the commemoration in 2016 and who have a minimum of three years of service.' [46651/15]
Minister for Defence (Deputy Simon Coveney): The State is undertaking a comprehensive programme of commemorations during 2016 which commenced on New Year’s Day in Dublin Castle. Further details of the commemorations being held this year are available at www.ireland.ie. I am currently considering any further initiatives that may be introduced in this context.
Defence Forces
437. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he will convene a medal and awards review board comprising of a wide cross-section of the Defence Forces to examine the reinstatement of the Good Conduct Medal under new conditions and criteria; and if all officers and enlisted personnel with ten years exemplary service as recorded on the electronic personal management system will be awarded this medal. [46652/15]
Minister for Defence (Deputy Simon Coveney): Currently, the Defence Forces Service Medal is awarded to personnel who meet the qualifying service for its award. Moreover, it recognises the service of not only NCOs and Privates but all members of the Defence Forces. It is considered that the current range of medals awardable to the Defence Forces is appropriate and adequate, and accordingly, I have no plans for the re-instatement of the Good Conduct Medal.
Naval Service
438. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence if he will direct a review board to consider a maritime deployment medal in recognition of the deployment of sailors on board Irish Naval vessels who complete a two-year rotation at sea. [46653/15]
Minister for Defence (Deputy Simon Coveney): I have no plans for the awarding of a medal to Naval Service personnel deployed on board a naval vessel completing a two-year rotation at sea.
An Bonn Seirbhíse (The Service Medal) is awarded to Officers, non-commissioned officer or Private of the Defence Forces or a member of the Army Nursing or Chaplaincy Service who possess the qualifying service for the award. I do not consider the awarding of a further medal to Naval Service personnel necessary as such service is already covered by the Service medal.
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