Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, together.

There are no specific plans to hold referenda during the lifetime of the 29th Dáil. The Government remains committed to ratifying the EU constitution. However, following the discussion at the European Council, we will not at this stage set a date for the referendum or progress the referendum Bill. We will, however, continue to prepare for a referendum and will use the period of reflection to intensify our engagement with the EU constitution and Europe in general.

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