Deeds of Bravery Act, 1947

The functions of the Council.

3.—(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the Council, as it thinks fit, may make awards of medals and certificates for deeds of bravery.

(2) The Council may make an award under this Act for a deed of bravery only if the deed was performed on or after the 4th day of July, 1945, and either—

(a) in the State, or

(b) at sea by a member of a crew of a ship registered in the State, or

(c) outside the State by a person giving assistance to a member of the crew of, or a passenger in, an aircraft or a ship registered in the State.

(3) The Council shall not make an award under this Act for a deed of bravery performed by a member of the Defence Forces while on active service.