Dáil
‹ An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business Gender equality referendum timing
Summary
Ivana Bacik welcomed a visiting MP and asked when the referendum Bill would be brought before the Houses so the March referendum could proceed on time.
I wish to join in the welcome to Ms Ruth Jones MP from our sister party, the British Labour Party. I note reports today that the gender equality referendum will be held in March. Will the Taoiseach confirm to the House when the Bill for the referendum will come before the Dáil and Seanad and whether that will be before Christmas? I am conscious that time is of the essence if the referendum is to be held on International Women's Day on 8 March next year.