Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Many of the plans have already been finalised but there are still things we need to do. The Government is broadly ambitious in terms of what it wants to undertake regarding the commemorations. Some of this involves capital works in Dublin city centre and elsewhere, while others are ceremonial events. I hope everybody in this Hose will work together to ensure this is an appropriate commemoration for all those in this country, regardless of background, who want to commemorate an event with such significance for Irish history. I am confident that the Defence Forces will add to that in an appropriate manner.

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