John Bruton
Ceist:32 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.
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. I have asked them to nominate a person to take part in discussions. I have received the Labour Party's nomination and I await the nomination from the Deputy's own party.
Discussions with the parties will commence as soon as their representatives have been nominated.