Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 March 2015
26. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if, as part of the commemoration of 1916, consideration will be given to placing the national flag in classrooms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10017/15]
View answerPlans to commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising are well underway and I expect that a detailed programme of commemorative events will be published in the coming weeks. The aim of the commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising is to have a rich diversity of programmes and events, complementary and additional to formal State occasions, which will run throughout 2016. In this regard, I am committed, together with my Government colleagues, to ensuring that the commemorations to mark the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising will be inclusive, appropriate and respectful.
My Department has received over 100 proposals regarding the commemoration of the Rising, including proposals along the lines referred to in the Deputy's Question. These proposals are being considered in the context of the overall commemorative programme and the level of resources available.
It should also be noted that I am working with my colleague, Ms Jan O'Sullivan, T.D., Minister for Education and Skills, and other parties to develop a special 2016 Education Commemoration Programme. Further details in that regard will be announced in due course.
