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Seanad reform referendum

Summary

The Cathaoirleach suggested the reform proposals had flaws, and Senator Coghlan insisted constitutional change would need a referendum.

Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

To synopsise, the Senator is saying the proposed reform of the Seanad has flaws and Senator McDowell can interpret that in his own way.

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We must not subvert the Constitution. It will have to be referred back to the people in a referendum.

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