Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Being as inclusive as possible, are there proposals to have some North-South events that would be inclusive of the whole island? The more work and partnership there is between organisations, administrations and statutory agencies North and South, the better.

Respect, tolerance and inclusivity are important in marking these events. The Tánaiste has reminded us of the renaissance in literature, Irish language and cultural activities. It would be worth promoting those and highlighting the achievements of the period and how they have shaped our language and literature and our place in the world.

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