The Upper House of the Oireachtas (Parliament) of Ireland recognized the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association Centenary in 1999. In the statements made about the history of the PTAA and alcohol usage in Irish society in this linked document, Matt Talbot is mentioned by Mr. Cassidy and Mr. Farrell.
Sources: Seanad Éireann (Senate of Ireland)-Volume 159 - 26, May, 1999
http://historical-debates.oireachtas.ie/S/0159/S.0159.199905260006.html