National honours system
O’Leary asked whether Ireland should introduce national decorations for citizens’ achievements, noting other republics have such systems. The Taoiseach said the matter was not under active consideration and recalled that Opposition parties had previously opposed a proposal.
asked the Taoiseach whether he has given any consideration to an honours system along the lines of those in operation in other republics to honour citizens of outstanding achievement with a national decoration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Comment on this
Is the Taoiseach aware that we appear to be unique among republics in that we do not have a system for honouring citizens for outstanding achievements in commercial life, those prominent in trade union movements and so on?
Comment on this
This matter is not under active consideration by the Government at present. My recollection is that, when Fianna Fáil put forward a proposal before, Opposition parties did not see their way to go along with it.
