James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have been asking this question for some time. Obviously the period between 1916 and 1923 was very turbulent throughout the country but particularly in Wexford. In 1916, Wexford rebels took Enniscorthy town during the Easter Rising and subsequently Wexford was very active in the War of Independence and the Civil War. During the War of Independence there were numerous attacks on Royal Irish Constabulary barracks, the Black and Tans were introduced and there were raids and counter raids. It became quite vicious. Many people in Wexford were imprisoned and often mistreated and tortured. Many escaped from these prisons. After the treaty was signed, the IRA in Wexford was very much split down the middle and Wexford was very heavily involved in the subsequent Civil War. In their book, local historians Nicholas Furlong and John Hayes state the split between anti-treaty and pro-treaty adherents was countrywide but County Wexford became one of the most violent counties in the Civil War. The conflict, which scarred and divided families, followed the pattern of guerrilla warfare.

Will the Minister outline what the Department intends to do in terms of commemorating in County Wexford events from the War of Independence and the Civil War? She mentioned an announcement of further funding. When will that be made? Will a list be available of the events it is intended to commemorate in County Wexford?

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