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‹ Order of Business Seanad abolition referendum
Summary
James Bannon asks about the abolition of the Seanad Bill and the referendum timetable. The Taoiseach says the legislation will be published in the next session and the referendum is expected in autumn.
The abolition of the Seanad Bill is on the legislative programme for 2013. I note a lot of reform proposals have been brought forward.
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Can the Taoiseach tell me whether this announcement is a measure of his confidence that the referendum will indicate a need for such legislation?
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When is it planned to hold the referendum?
