By Léan Cullinan

A HUGE array of choice — everything from a two-seater Morris Minor at Mealy’s to an original copy of the Proclamation at James Adam’s — awaits collectors in Ireland next week.

Private institutions still receive substantial State funding, which seems unfair in light of cuts to DEIS schools, writes Michael McNamara

THE Dáil statement by An Taoiseach (June 7) that special consideration must be given to the development of the streets and ‘laneways of history’ in and around the 1916 National Monument in Moore Street is most welcome.

THE first major protest against the visit of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II passed without incident yesterday as the biggest security operation in the history of the state intensified in advance of the royal arrival tomorrow.

IRELAND has yet to create a “real republic” where every citizen is adequately provided for, Labour’s Michael D Higgins has said.

PIERCE Martin (Irish Examiner, Letters, 14 April) is wrong when he states that the 1916 Proclamation was rammed down the throats of the Irish people.

THE Defence Forces are making “robust efforts” to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place for the 90th anniversary of the 1916 rising.

Barnardos today launched a €100m strategy and investment programme which seeks to make Ireland the best place in the world for children.

THE opinion poll placing P H Pearse, the 1916 leader, as the most popular choice for a position of honour in a refurbished O’Connell Street, Dublin, is an interesting indication of the high level of appreciation and admiration Irish people hold for our patriots.