Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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416. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to reconvene the all-party consultation group for the decade of centenaries programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11771/17]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Government will continue to mark significant events throughout the Decade of Centenaries based on the inclusive, open and consultative approach that has worked so well for last year’s 1916 Rising centenary commemorations. At all times, the Government has been supported in its plans by the guidance and advice of the Expert Advisory Group on Commemorations and the Oireachtas All-Party Consultation Group on Commemorations.

I am currently considering the steps necessary to re-establish the Oireachtas All-Party Consultation Group on Commemorations and I am committed to ensuring that we will be able to reflect appropriately and respectfully on all of the major historical events to be commemorated over the remainder of the Decade.