ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Early day motion 1812, tabled 14 March 2006 by Eddie McGrady (Social Democratic and Labour Party). Signed by 37 members.

That this House calls on the Government to provide for St. Patrick's Day, 17th March, to become an annual public holiday in Northern Ireland in recognition of the feast day of Ireland's Patron Saint and the celebrations that are organised by local government authorities and community groups across the communities, and as a measure to assist reconciliation, as Saint Patrick is espoused by all traditions.

Signatures by party: Labour 25, Liberal Democrat 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2.