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Dáil
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Abolishing the Presidency

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Coughlan proposed abolishing the Presidency, arguing it served no useful purpose and its expenditure could be better used; the Chair ruled it a separate question and moved on.

Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

I am calling Question No. 2.

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Would the Taoiseach consider amending the Constitution to abolish the Presidency——

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

That is a separate question. I have called Question No. 2.

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It serves no useful purpose and the expenditure involved could be used to much better advantage.

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