Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

I do not want to be flippant, but we need to keep an eye on these professional historians. I take it that it will be a broad church.

We discussed the 1916 commemoration during a previous Question Time. What is the update on the possibility of the Government working with Dublin City Council in respect of the rebellion's footprint around the GPO and on the streets of Dublin? Between now and 2016, this situation needs to be turned around to ensure its retrieval for the State. The relatives have pursued this matter with all of the political parties, as that area may make way to a major development. It would make greater sense were a trail and a proper urban context given to the area. This is a question of the preservation of an historic site and area in Dublin. The Government should work with Dublin City Council to ensure this is done by 2016.

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