National Famine Commemoration Day Bill 2017

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Sets up a national day to remember the Great Famine and says the State should mark it with a commemoration that reflects its huge historical, social and cultural importance. The remembrance would take place every year on the second Sunday in May, with civil and military ceremony and an inter-faith service, at a central venue chosen by the Taoiseach. It also covers the cost of running the commemoration from public funds.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to provide for the commemoration of the Great Famine; to provide for the establishment of a National Famine Commemoration Day; and to provide for related matters

Last updated 13 February 2020