Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

My question relates to how and when the invitations to foreign dignitaries and overseas guests will be drawn up for the 1916 commemoration events. What input will the Minister and his Department have into that progress? Unfortunately, the commemoration has been mired in quite a degree of controversy, especially during recent months. The views of many of the relatives of the 1916 leaders have been well-aired. Given the sensitivities and the huge symbolic importance of the commemoration for Irish citizens and for the State, it is important that we get this right. I would be interested to hear the Minister's views on that.

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