Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Until such time as the people speak again, the mandate of this Parliament and this Government will continue.

Deputy Terence Flanagan asked a very direct question about legal advice. By way of convention, I will explain. It is not possible for a member of Government to present legislation to the Oireachtas without being advised by the Attorney General that it is fully compliant with the Constitution. The Attorney General is the chief law officer and adviser to the Government and is, obviously, required to formally stamp draft legislation as being approved by her legally.