Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

That was a Freudian slip. I will ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, to accommodate us in that regard.

In regard to fishing and food, we will have a debate in three weeks time on food labelling. The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Simon Coveney, is scheduled to attend a debate in the House the following week on agriculture and fishing.

Senator Labhras Ó Murchú asked about preparations for the commemoration of the 1916 Rising. I am informed that the Taoiseach indicated to the Dáil on 12 April his intention to re-establish the Oireachtas consultation group in order to devise a commemorative programme for the various centenary anniversaries in the period to 2016. The committee will also deal with the issue of the buildings on Moore Street. The party leaders were asked to nominate representatives to the committee last month. Some nominations have been received and the remainder are awaited. The committee will be chaired by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, and it is envisaged that it will meet later this month or in early July. It is intended that a substantial commemorative programme will be brought forward in respect of the turbulent period which culminated in the foundation of the State. This broad and inclusive programme will commemorate these events, acknowledge the achievements that have shaped modern Ireland and will focus attention on the economic and social conditions of the period and the cultural ties with and contributions made by the diaspora to the development of the nation. It is envisaged that the first draft of the commemorative programme for 2012-16 will be discussed with the Oireachtas consultation group in the autumn.

For the information of Members, next week's business will include a continuation of this week's Private Members' motion and a resumption of statements on the jobs initiative and competitiveness. It is also intended to have a debate on European issues with the Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs, Deputy Lucinda Creighton. On Thursday the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011 will be brought before the House. Several Members have called for a debate on various issues relating to social welfare and they will have an opportunity to raise these matters next Thursday.

The following week I intend to facilitate the holding of debates on school transport and unfinished housing estates and developments. In addition, the Finance (No.3) Bill 2011, implementing certain matters in regard to civil partnership, will be brought before the House, and we will also hear statements on mental health. As I indicated, we will have a debate on food labelling and fisheries in three weeks time.