Commemorative Events

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 March 2014

Thursday, 13 March 2014

Ceisteanna (286)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Ceist:

286. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with the main sporting bodies to mark the centenary commemoration of the 1916 Rising with a major sporting event in the various sports grant aided by the State. [12544/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The development of the national commemorative programme is being co-ordinated by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. I am aware that several of the national sporting associations are considering their possible contributions to the developing programme of Centenary commemorations.