David Stanton
Question:217 Mr. Stanton asked the Taoiseach the plans he has to propose changes to the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19580/03]
Vol. 571 No. 1
217 Mr. Stanton asked the Taoiseach the plans he has to propose changes to the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19580/03]
The Government has no proposals at present to hold a referendum to change the Constitution. The position will however be kept under review in the light of developments, in particular the outcome of the examination by the All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution of property rights issues; the outcome of the study being conducted by a sub-committee on procedures and privileges on reform of the Seanad; and the outcome of the Intergovernmental Conference on the draft constitutional treaty which is to commence in Rome on 4 October 2003.