John Bruton
Question:17 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach the timescale for the consultation process he has initiated on a national honours system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19705/99]
Written Answers. - National Honours System.
The Deputy will be aware that I have written to the main Opposition party leaders on 27 September 1999 and have sent them a discussion paper on this topic and asked them to nominate a person to take part in discussions. I have received the Labour Party's nomination and this morning, I received the Fine Gael Party's nomination.
I hope that discussions will commence shortly.