Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

There is no mention of a referendum Bill in the list of Bills to be published before the end of the session in the Government's programme of legislation. Will the Taoiseach indicate if it is not the intention to flag the Bill for a referendum to enshrine children's rights in the Constitution?

Since the publication of the health strategy in 2001 we have been waiting for legislation defining the rights of people to health and social services. The Health Bill is going through Second Stage in the Dáil at present——

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