Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 October 2013
523. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Defence if following the commemorations which took place in July and August of this year, there are plans to extend the commemoration using the ceremonial military guard at the national memorial to Óglaigh na hÉireann into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41011/13]
View answerAs part of the Defence Forces contribution to “The Gathering Ireland 2013” initiative, a Ceremonial Military Guard parade was held at the site of the National Memorial to members of the Defence Forces in Archbishop Ryan Park, Merrion Square, Dublin on Saturdays during the months of July and August this summer. Units from the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service participated in the Military Guard Ceremony in solemn remembrance of their fallen comrades. I understand the Ceremony attracted interest from members of the public, tourists and retired Defence Forces personnel. There are no plans to continue this Ceremony into the future.
