1995 – Dr Mary Robinson, President of Ireland.
2001 – Bertie Ahern, Taoiseach of Ireland.
2004 – Dr Mary McAleese, President of Ireland.
2012 – Dr. Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland.
2013 – Ruairí Quinn T.D., Minister of Education of the Republic of Ireland.
2015 – Minister Jan O'Sullivan T.D., Minister of Education and Skills.
2017 – Minister of State for Training Skills and Innovation John Halligan T. D.
2018 – Minister of State at the Department of Culture in Ireland, Mr. Joe McHugh.
2019 – Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghail.