Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I gceann cúpla seachtain, ag tús mhí Iúil, beidh muintir Bhéal Átha an Ghaorthaidh agus muintir Mhúscraí ag ceiliúradh nó ag comóradh an chéad luíochán i gCogadh na Saoirse, a tharla i mBéal a' Ghleanna. Tá sé an-tábhachtach a leithéid a chomóradh. Beidh fáilte roimh an Aire má bhíonn sí ann.

It is very important that communities have the opportunity to do something and the resources to go ahead and make sure those significant events are commemorated. I understand the Minister is still conducting the review, that the committee has only met twice and that it does not have an outcome yet. When does the Minister expect the committee to conclude the review? Will it report directly to the Minister?

I acknowledge that local authorities are continuing to support the process but they need direction and a steer from national Government and the Minister should put in place a plan and not land State events on top of significant events such as the first ambush of the War of Independence at the Mouth of the Glen.

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