Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017
751. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she will report on plans to commemorate the Civil War; if any particular events will be marked and if so, which events; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1483/17]
View answerThe Government will continue to mark significant events throughout the Decade of Centenaries. This will be based on the inclusive, open and consultative approach that has worked so well this year. Commemorating the period of the War of Independence and the Civil War will present its own challenges. However, I strongly believe the same open and honest approach which we used for this year's successful commemorations, allowing all narratives to be heard, will ensure that we will be able to reflect appropriately on all of the major historical events as they unfolded. At all times, the Government has been supported in its plans by the guidance and advice of the Expert Advisory Group on Commemorations and this will continue to be the case as we move into the second half of the Decade.
