Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2018
108. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the activities for the remainder of the decade of centenaries; if she will report the work of the all-party group on commemorations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39505/18]
View answerI will shortly bring proposals to Government on the development of an appropriate programme to commemorate the significant historical events and themes over the remainder of the Decade of Centenaries (1919 - 1923). The Government's approach in relation to this will be guided by the guiding principles of the Second Statement of the Expert Advisory Group on Commemorations which was published in October last year.
I have now re-established the All-Party Consultation Committee on Commemorations and the first meeting will take place on 4 October. I will chair the committee which is made up of members of the Oireachtas and the Northern Ireland Assembly. I look forward to engaged and constructive meetings of the Committee to explore and address appropriate commemoration of the events and milestones in the period covered by the next phase of the Decade of Centenaries - 2019 to 2023.
My Department will also continue to consult and collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including the local authority network, in developing the State commemorative programme out to 2023.
