Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
783. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the commitment to hold a referendum on the abolition of Seanad Éireann in the autumn, his views on holding a referendum on the same day to allow for the establishment by the Oireachtas of specialist superior courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1372/13]
View answerThe Government has approved, in principle, the holding a referendum to allow for the establishment of a new Court of Appeal and a new Family Court structure and for the drafting of the necessary legislative schemes. Work to this end is progressing in my Department.
While the precise timing of a referendum on these issues is a matter for the Government to decide in due course, the intention is that it will be held on the same day as at least one other referendum.
