Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 33: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the all-party 1916 centenary commemoration committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20156/08]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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An All-Party Consultation Group on the commemoration of the 1916 Rising was established in 2006. Following on from the General Election in 2007, the Group had to be re-constituted from the current Oireachtas membership. I wrote to all party leaders on the 17th January 2008, inviting them to nominate a representative to the Group. The nominations have been received and arrangements for the completion of the Consultation Group, including representation of Independent members, will be completed shortly.