Famine Memorial Day Bill 2016

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Sets a fixed date for Ireland’s official Famine remembrance event: the State commemoration for Famine Memorial Day would be held on the second Sunday in May every year. It also names the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs as the responsible Minister and says any administration costs would come from public funds, with the law taking effect as soon as it is passed.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to provide for the holding of Famine Memorial Day on the same day each year and to provide for related matters

Last updated 13 February 2020