Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2016
348. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has requested the British Government to permit a commemoration of the centenary of the execution of Roger Casement at Pentoville Prison, London on 3 August 2016. [15577/16]
View answerAs part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme, State Ceremonial Events have marked the executions of the leaders of the Rising.
Planning is underway for an event to commemorate the execution of Roger Casement on 3 August. In this context there have been some discussions with the British Government about access to Pentonville Prison in London. However, I would note that Pentonville remains a working prison, and the outcome of those discussions remains to be determined.
As the Deputy will know, Roger Casement's remains were exhumed from Pentonville in 1965 and returned to Ireland. They were re-interred in Glasnevin Cemetery on the 1st March that year after a State Funeral with full military honours.
