Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2013
131. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if moneys have been allocated within the Central Fund for the holding of a referendum on the expected Thirty Second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of the Seanad) Bill; if so, the total amount of money allocated and the anticipated cost of holding such a referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20173/13]
View answer133. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if moneys have been allocated within his Department’s Vote for the current year for the establishment of a Referendum Commission for the expected Thirty Second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of the Seanad) Bill; if so, the total amount of money which has been allocated for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20171/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 131 and 133 together.
€2.1 million has been allocated in my Department's 2013 Vote for the establishment of a Referendum Commission on the abolition of the Seanad.
