Cabinet: Presence of British Royal at 1916 commemoration would be 'a distraction'

It is now "extremely unlikely" that a British royal will be at next year's commemoration of the 1916 Rising.

The Junior Minister in charge of the events, Aodhan O'Riordain, has said the debate that could surround a planned attendance on O'Connell Street and the GPO could be "a distraction" from the 100th anniversary programme.