Galway native senator suggests an honours list for Ireland

Galway Bay fm newsroom - A Galway native senator has suggested an Honours system - like the "Lords" and "Sirs" one used in the UK - should be introduced here.

Gerard Craughwell, who's originally from Salthill, thinks it would be a good way to recognise unsung heroes across the country doing important work.

The Independent senator has denied it would be class-based or be dominated by big names. For more on this story tune in to Galway Bay fm news on the hour...