Proposed Legislation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 July 2011

Thursday, 7 July 2011

Ceisteanna (200)

David Stanton

Ceist:

201 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the plans, if any, he has to amend blasphemy legislation or hold a referendum to amend the constitutional requirement for such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19382/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

There is a commitment in the Programme for Government to consider the question of a Referendum on blasphemy. The Constitutional Convention that is proposed in the Programme will include blasphemy in its review.