Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his response. We are all proud of the role our Defence Forces have played over the last 100 years. Given that 1916 was principally a military event, it is important that a balance is struck between celebrating the Rising and respecting the sensitivities of others. We do not want the commemorations to be hijackeds. Has the Minister received any suggestions from the Reserve Defence Force Representative Association, RDFRA, and PDFORRA regarding the role they might play in this important anniversary?

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