Colm Brophy (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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109. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the National Famine Commemoration day will be held in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33093/16]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that the 2016 National Famine Commemoration, led by President Michael D. Higgins, was held in Glasnevin in September. As in previous years, this was a solemn and dignified event. Also, in October, I was pleased to attend the International Famine Commemoration, which this year was held in Philadelphia.

Arrangements for the 2017 events will be considered by the National Famine Commemoration Committee, which I chair, and details of the venue and location will be announced early in the New Year.