Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

The Taoiseach has already indicated the overall position in this regard. Under the referendum legislation, as the Deputy is aware, all legislation to amend the Constitution must pass through both Houses of the Oireachtas. Subsequently, a period must elapse before it can be put before the people. It is a well-defined process. There is also the question of the establishment of a commission to provide independent guidance to people in respect of the contents of the legislation.

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