Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 105: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the proposed honours system. [32953/07]

Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, I responded to Dáil questions on the subject of a proposed honours system in the House on 20 November. I have expressed the view that a national honours system should have all party consensus.

I indicated in my reply to the House that I had recently written to opposition party leaders to enquire if their Parties would now be prepared to enter into discussions about a system for formally recognising conspicuous service to Ireland and to the Irish people for signal achievements in various fields of endeavour.

If all of the Parties respond positively, I will arrange for an early commencement of discussions.