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Constitutional Convention reports

Summary

Gerry Adams asks when the Dáil can debate the Constitutional Convention’s final recommendations; the Taoiseach says the reports will be considered after Easter.

I have raised the issue of the reports of the Constitutional Convention on a number of occasions. On 31 March, the convention published its ninth and final report in which it addresses outstanding proposals for constitutional change identified during the public consultation process and proposes that the Government empower another convention to continue the work this unique body undertook in respect of constitutional review and reform. The convention has concluded its deliberations and produced its final report. When can we expect the Dáil to have an opportunity to discuss recommendations contained in the series of reports produced by the Constitutional Convention? Would the Taoiseach consider rescheduling the two outstanding debates in order that they might take place during the sitting week following the Easter recess?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The Deputy has a case in respect of the convention. We have not discussed the relevant reports but they will be discussed after Easter. I have already discussed this matter with the Government Chief Whip.

The Cabinet committee on climate change and the green economy met on 24 February, when it discussed a number of issues. As already stated on Question Time, the first meeting of the sub-committee on climate change will take place after Easter. The report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which was published before Christmas, will be discussed and reflected upon at that meeting.

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