The Taoiseach says the Government will draft a new proclamation as part of next years centenary of the 1916 rising.

Meanwhile the Cabinet has approved the State's purchasing of the Moore Street rising site and its development as a commemorative centre.

Details of the commemorative programme will be announced by the coalition tonight.

Speaking at the launch of Fine Gael's Small Business policy in Dublin, Enda Kenny says the public will be asked to play their part: