The following teaser is from a Letter to the Editor in the April 12 Edition of the IrishTimes.com:
Madam, – The report (Home News, April 1st) that the Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs, Jimmy Deenihan, TD, intends pressing ahead immediately with paving the way for the early release of the 1926 census provides welcome news. It was fitting that the minister made this commitment on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Irish Genealogical Research Society.
In An Irishman’s Diary (January 3rd, 2011) Steven Smyrl, chairman of the IGRS, suggested that the early release of the 1926 census could be facilitated by making available only the information relating to individuals born more than 100 years ago. His arguments were persuasive. They were supported by the Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations (CIGO) and now they have found favour with the minister.
Read the full letter written by Paul Gorry of County Wicklow.
