The announcements were made at an awards ceremony at Croke Park on Friday evening.

Adrian Hill emphasised the need to be prepared for other outbreaks.

Megan Rapinoe won the women’s award, while Jurgen Klopp and Jill Ellis were the best coaches of the year.

Kieran Molloy and Adrian Mullen were honoured on Saturday night in Croke Park.

Under British law, an outgoing Prime Minister is entitled to recommend honours for individuals.

The soccer legend and charity campaigner are to be honoured by the city. Councillors will discuss the plans tonight.

The ESRI has been asked to complete its examination of the issue by the end of the year.

Peter Sutherland was praised for providing a “strong impetus for an open society”.

Rumours that Queen Elizabeth asked for advice on her short game could not be confirmed.

A list detailing the 277 names of people who have refused royal honours has been published for the first time.

Pieta House and the community of Skerries were also among the winners, while PSNI Constable Ronan Kerr was also posthumously recognised at a ceremony in Dublin last night.