Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

There is no problem discussing EU issues in the House. It is a matter of time and it is up to the Whips to decide.

The Government has not made a decision on a date for the referendum. Work is ongoing regarding the wording that may be put. Following Question Time, I will attend a meeting on that issue. We will then negotiate with political parties, particularly those which are pro-treaty, to ensure there is as much agreement as possible before the referendum is put to the people.

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