384. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he is aware that four local authorities have unanimously called on him to have a national commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Catalpa Rescue of six Fenian prisoners languishing in prison in Freemantle in Western Australia in 1876; if this will be considered by Government; if he has had contact with Australian authorities in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5320/26]

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384. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he is aware that four local authorities have unanimously called on him to have a national commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Catalpa Rescue of six Fenian prisoners languishing in prison in Freemantle in Western Australia in 1876; if this will be considered by Government; if he has had contact with Australian authorities in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5320/26]

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1. 22 January 2026

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   384. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he is aware that four local authorities have unanimously called on him to have a national commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Catalpa Rescue of six Fenian prisoners languishing in prison in Freemantle in Western Australia in 1876; if this will be considered by Government; if he has had contact with Australian authorities in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5320/26]

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