Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Social Democratic & Labour Party), on Tuesday, 17 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 16 members in total.

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ST PATRICK'S DAY

That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals to provide for St Patrick's Day, 17 March, to become an annual public holiday in Northern Ireland; recognises that a shared celebration of St Patrick, as a common symbol for all the people of Northern Ireland regardless of faith, belief or background, would play an important role in reconciliation; and acknowledges the deep historical, cultural and religious significance of Ireland's patron saint, whose teaching and life forms a universal example espoused by all Christian traditions.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

875 

Session

2014-15

Other sponsors

Peter Bottomley

Ronnie Campbell

Martin Caton

Mark Durkan

Jonathan Edwards

Subjects

Cultural heritage Religion

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk