Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I have already given my view that there are two priority areas in this respect. We consider that referendums on the issues in question - the Abbeylara judgment and the protection of whistleblowers - should be held on the day of the presidential election. In the first instance, we believe Oireachtas committees should be able to compel witnesses to come before them. The Attorney General is proceeding with the drafting of legislation to that effect. In the second instance, we believe whistleblowers who bring important information to the notice of people should be fully protected. We consider that referendums on these two priority areas should be held on the same day as the presidential election.

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