Legislative Process

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Questions (1514)

Terence Flanagan

Question:

1514. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding referendums and the provision of a jury system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32157/15]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The Constitution provides that referendums are held on proposals in Bills passed or deemed to have been passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas. There are no plans to have the wording for referendums decided otherwise.