Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2014
602. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the point of contact relatives of those who fought in the 1916 Rising should use in respect of the organisation of the 1916 commemoration, to deal with issues such as tickets to events for family members, related issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45379/14]
View answerI have established a 2016 Commemoration Project Office within my Department, tasked with coordinating all activities relating to the commemoration of 1916. The relevant officials are now liaising with the Department of Defence in relation to matters regarding relatives, including the compilation of lists in this regard for other events that are organised to commemorate the centenary of 1916. The project office may be contacted at 2016projectoffice@ahg.gov.ie.
The Department of Defence has responsibility for the maintenance of list of relatives for the annual 1916 State Commemorations. Requests for inclusion on the relatives invitation list for 2016 are being processed in conjunction with my own Department and should be submitted for consideration to 2016projectoffice@ahg.gov.ie. Supporting documentation may be required to verify the relationship between the applicant and a 1916 Volunteer and/or the latter’s 1916 service. Such requests are then verified by the Department of Defence in order to establish the relationship and authenticity of the request before inclusion on the list.
