Commemorative Events.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2006

Thursday, 23 February 2006

Ceisteanna (62)

Kathleen Lynch

Ceist:

36 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the Government plans to mark the 90th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme later in 2006; if there will be military involvement in any commemoration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7176/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence (Mr. O’Dea)

I understand that the question of an appropriate commemoration, in July next, of the Battle of the Somme is under consideration at official level in the Department of the Taoiseach.

Question No. 37 answered with QuestionNo. 10.

Question No. 38 answered with QuestionNo. 9.

Question No. 39 answered with QuestionNo. 8.