Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)

As I pointed out to the Deputy, the decision was made on this issue by a previous Minister and by An Bord Pleanála. However, in the context of the 1916 commemoration and the consultative committee I am setting up, this will obviously be discussed. I have been contacted by a number of interested groups, which I hope to meet in the next few months. If anything can be done to answer the questions raised by the Deputy, I will do it. The committee on the 1916 commemoration will be very inclusive and will include those from all sides of the House and will seek views from interested bodies outside the House. Obviously, this will be a very important consideration given the various points outlined by the Deputy.

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