Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Our flag is to be respected at all times.

I am keen to make reference to the comments of Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú in respect of the Thomas Kent State funeral. It is something Senator Ó Murchú has raised in this House on numerous occasions in the past ten years. I agree with his view that because of the approach of the Government and the family, this was a very respectful and dignified event, as it should have been.

I compliment the Minister on her efforts in the schools programme as well as the whole commemoration of 1916, which will no doubt be inclusive, as it should be. I hope everything will go well for all of us in 2016.