Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - National Awards.

Tuesday, 6 May 1980

Dáil Eireann Debate
Vol. 320 No. 5

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Mr. Mitchell: Information on Jim Mitchell  Zoom on Jim Mitchell  asked the Taoiseach if he will introduce some form of national awards to grant recognition to those who give signal service to the nation.

The Taoiseach: Information on Charles J. Haughey  Zoom on Charles J. Haughey  This matter is not at present under consideration.

Mr. Mitchell: Information on Jim Mitchell  Zoom on Jim Mitchell  Would the Taoiseach not agree that the absence of any national awards causes problems in that we tend to give directorships of State companies and peace commissioner positions as awards which are entirely inappropriate. It might be helpful if we had some form of recognised awards and if the other positions I mentioned were given to persons who would be suitable for them.

The Taoiseach: Information on Charles J. Haughey  Zoom on Charles J. Haughey  I would be interested to know if the Fine Gael Party have changed their minds on this matter since it was last mooted. On that occasion they were opposed to any such proposal.

Mr. B. Desmond: Information on Barry Desmond  Zoom on Barry Desmond  Only after the Taoiseach made all the——

Dr. FitzGerald: Information on Garrett Fitzgerald  Zoom on Garrett Fitzgerald  The file goes back to 1939.

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