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

I agree with Deputy McLellan. This is an ideal opportunity for people on this island to share our history as much as possible. Even recently, the united Unionist committee on commemorations organised an exhibition in Glasnevin on their position on Home Rule, which was very well received and very successful. It is that type of spirit of tolerance from the Republic that I believe will help to ensure all the events of commemoration during the decade of centenaries will be done in a very inclusive way.

With regard to local events, I completely agree with the Deputy. Obviously, there will be a major focus on 1916. There will have to be, as that is the seminal event in Irish history and where this House originated from. Therefore, we will have a major focus on what happened in 1916, which is why the money is now put aside for the exhibition centre in the GPO.

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