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Defence (Veterans Lapel Badge) Bill 2017
- Sponsor
- Victor Boyhan · Independent
- Introduced
- 8 Nov 2017
- Last updated
- 20 Apr 2020
What this bill doesAI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- Creates a lapel badge to honor former members of Irish Army, Air Corps, Naval Service, and Reserve Defence Forces.
- Badge recognizes service but bill lapsed in 2017—not enacted into law.
- Sponsor Victor Boyhan proposed this; practical details on eligibility and design not specified in long title.
Stage timelineWhat do these stages mean?
- First Stage25th Seanad8 Nov 2017
- Second Stage25th Seanad8 Nov 2017
Debates
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