The Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD, today (Friday November 18th) presented 16 National Bravery Awards to individuals who risked their own lives to aid others in peril.

Today’s ceremony at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park, Dublin, brought recipients together to receive ten Bronze Medals, another five recipients received Silver Medals and one received Gold for Bravery.