Leader Gerry Adams is also calling for the removal of the buildings at 14 to 17 Moore Street from the proposed auction of the 'Project Jewel' loan portfolio of developer Joe O'Reilly.
Mr Adams was speaking at Sinn Féin's launch for the re-enactment of the famous 1915 funeral of Jeremiah O'Donavan Rossa.
Mr Adams said: "The re-enactment of the funeral of Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa will be the first event in Sinn Féin's 1916 Centenary Commemorations Programme. It is going to be a truly memorable occasion for those taking part and watching as we recreate history and walk in the footsteps of the leaders of the 1916 Rising.
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"In 2015 Sinn Féin wants this event to be a call to remember in a meaningful way the spirit, vision and bravery of the Volunteers of 1916. We will re-enact this seminal point in Irish history 100 years to the day of the original event on Saturday, 1st August 2015.
"Sinn Féin is pleased that the Government now also plans an event to re-enact the O'Donovan Rossa funeral. No such plan featured in the Government's original Programme of Events so we do welcome this development and the involvement of President Michael D Higgins.
"However, Sinn Fein's is primarily a popular and citizens-based event and we are encouraging the widest possible involvement of the general public."
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