The Taoiseach will attend the event as will other Fine Gael party colleagues.

Billy Fox was the only member of the Oireachtas to be killed during the Troubles.

Mr Ahern said it is too difficult to attract outside investment while the north's executive is suspended.

There are calls for additional supports to be provided for those impacted by the Troubles south of the border.

The controversial legislation became law after it passed a final vote in Westminster.

The song, originally written by Phil Coulter 40 years ago, tells the story of a couple who escape from the Troubles and there are many parallels with the current situation facing Ukrainians today.

34 people - including an unborn baby - were killed when three bombs exploded in Dublin city centre and a fourth in Monaghan Town.