Anger at minister’s plan for nationwide medal ceremonies

PDForra has expressed anger at the news that the minister with responsibility for defence plans to hold medal presentation ceremonies all over the country for those who have served on migrant rescue missions.

The organisation, which represents enlisted men in the Naval Service, saw red when Minister Paul Kehoe announced that he was holding the first medal ceremony in Rosslare, which is in his home constituency, rather than at the naval base at Haulbowline, Co Cork.

When he refused to alter his plans and then announced that further such ceremonies would be held all over the country, it led to greater anger in PDForra ranks.