Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I second Senator Cullinane's amendment, as it would be helpful were the Minister to attend to discuss that important issue.

On a separate matter, the recent meeting in a Dublin city hotel regarding the commemoration of the 1916 Rising made for sad reading. A huge meeting, it was attended by the relatives of the 1916 patriots. They expressed disappointment at the lack of progress and information on the commemoration. It would be helpful if we did not have to wait for much longer to see precisely what the programme will be. I acknowledge that the Minister has invited the relatives to meet her. Indeed, she has indicated that the draft programme may be published in the coming days. However, it is not helpful to have a debate developing that could become politically divisive.