Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 July 2014
8. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department has a registry or list of the many local monuments, plaques and statues in counties and towns across Ireland that commemorate specific events and people associated with the 1916 Rising; if not, her plans to compile one in advance of the centenary commemorations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31146/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will appreciate that the upcoming commemoration of the 1916 Rising will no doubt bring to attention many topics and situations which will be deemed by some to warrant specific action by the State. The collation of monuments etc throughout the country is an example of such action. These suggestions put forward in good faith will require serious consideration in the context of the overall planning and nuances which are to be adopted in order to provide dignified, responsible and proportionate commemorations.
Much of these considerations will be dependent on the resources available to my Department and across other agencies and priorities will fall to be made.
I should explain in relation to the matter raised here that the creation or maintenance of a catalogue of the monuments and other commemorative items mentioned by the Deputy has to date not come within the remit or area of responsibility of my Department.
While my Department does not hold such a catalogue, I am aware that there have been compilations prepared by eminent historians and other academics and researchers which can greatly assist as a source of reference.
