The Government now says they will not be rewriting the Proclamation of Independence as part of the 1916 celebrations.
Enda Kenny said earlier today that he wanted to engage young and old people "on the drafting of a new proclamation" as part of the centenary celebrations.
However, a spokesman has since said the Taoiseach was talking about a project for primary schools, and not a change to the original document.
Enda Kenny has confirmed that in the Dáil this evening.
“What’s involved here is an exercise at school level Ceann Comharile, where students primary and post-primary will be able to reflect on the existing proclamation and write a version for 2016 based on their values and their impressions of our country as it starts off a new century,” Mr Kenny said.
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny earlier today said the government will draft a new proclamation as part of next years centenary of the 1916 Rising.
Meanwhile, the Cabinet has approved the State purchasing the Moore Street Rising site and its development as a commemorative centre.
It follows a rejection last year by city councillors of a proposed land swap, which would have seen the council own and operate a fully built commemorative centre.
The news was welcomed by the chair of Dublin City Council's Moore Street Advisory Committee.
Councillor Nial Ring said "This announcement...is most welcome and now there is every chance that this iconic site will be a centrepiece of the centenary celebrations."
"Obviously we would like the entire battlefield site preserved but this development is hugely important to ensure that the role of Moore Street in the final council of war and decision to surrender is acknowledged, understood and celebrated," he added.
The buildings of 14 to 17 Moore Street were the last meeting place and headquarters of the provisional government, which was set up during 1916.
The buildings are widely reported to be the site of the final surrender of the 1916 rebels.
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, Mr Kenny says the public will be asked to play their part.
