John Dardis (Progressive Democrats)

As one of those who thought it appropriate that the army of the sovereign state should march in commemoration of the 1916 Rising, I was glad to see the Irish Army on O'Connell Street. I do not disagree with Senator Ryan's comments about inclusiveness, and remembering all those who died in the service of the State, but we do so on the national day of commemoration in Kilmainham, which has been inclusive for a considerable time.