Derek Keating
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Deputy Derek Keating
asked the
Taoiseach
further to Parliamentary Question No. 9 of 25 October 2011, and after extensive research by this Deputy with all the member states of the European Union, if he will consider a national civil award as discussed on 25 October 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Amharc ar fhreagra
The Taoiseach: The issue of a State honours system has been discussed many times since the foundation of the State but there has never been all-party support to sustain its development. I believe that such support would be required if consideration of an honours system were to proceed. While I would have no objections in principle to all-party consideration of this matter, I believe that the timing of any such consideration would have to take cognisance of other political priorities at this time. However, if the Deputy wishes to forward the research he mentions, I will have it examined.
