Derek Keating (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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132. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to establish a national awards scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50229/13]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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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.