Referendum Campaigns

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 January 2015

Wednesday, 14 January 2015

Ceisteanna (930)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

930. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will establish the referendum commission for the proposed referendums in 2015; if he will ensure the referendum commission has sufficient time to engage in a thorough information campaign in advance of the referendums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1612/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

I intend to establish a Referendum Commission, in accordance with section 2 of the Referendum Act 1998, in respect of the proposed referendums to be held in 2015 once the relevant Constitution Amendment Bills have been initiated in the Dáil.