Politics
Varadkar ‘reluctant’ to introduce State honorary title under Seanad bill
Honours - similar to the likes of the UK’s MBE - would be known as Gradam an Uachtaráin and recognise the exceptional achievements of citizens and the outstanding contributions of others
It would allow recipients to be referred to with a suffix of GU at the end of their name.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said there is a “significant degree of unease” about a Bill in the Seanad which would provide for the awarding of a State honour and title.
The government does not plan to oppose the Bill at this stage but a spokesman said this does not mean it accepts the legislation.
Under the ...