Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I think there is a good case to be made for a national award scheme. The Taoiseach has enumerated some of the awards that represent a recognition and celebration of people in sporting organisations, the arts and community activists. It is good that society reflects this. Members of the media deserve their just awards as well for the work they do. It is important to give credit and praise.

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