Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2012
156. Deputy James Bannon asked the Taoiseach when it is planned to hold a referendum on Constitution Day at which the people will be asked to approve the abolition of Seanad Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51192/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra158. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach when he expects the proposed referendum on the abolition of Seanad Éireann to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50860/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 156 and 158 together.
No decision has been taken about the date of the referendum on abolition of the Seanad. However, I have already made clear to the House that given Ireland's Presidency of the EU in the first six months of next year and the amount of work and attention that this will require, it would not be practical to focus on the referendum until after the Presidency has concluded.
