Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I can tell Deputy Ó Snodaigh that Dublin City Council did make a submission and, no more than Deputy Brown's Wexford County Council, all local authorities will be in a position to contribute to the forum on 13 March and all local authorities will be in a position to make a submission by 30 April with any ideas and suggestions they have for their particular counties in commemorating the next decade of centenaries, taking into account the expert advisory group's recommendations and the key themes. It is worthwhile reiterating some of these, including that local stories and experiences, which both Deputies have mentioned, will be significant and local research scholarships and access to local archival sources will support communities in exploring and reflecting upon these events. A collaborative approach is something that would be of assistance. Local cultural organisations and the library networks have a significant role to play as cultural brokers in managing conversations, building relationships and engaging communities in a meaningful way through the various forms of creative expression. There will be great opportunities for each county to become involved.

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