Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I am sure the Taoiseach will agree time is very tight. Reports this morning make clear the referendum cannot be held before Easter. A general election is pending, whenever the Taoiseach decides to dissolve the Dáil. I am sure he does not wish anything to be used as a diversionary tactic on an issue as sensitive as this one. Does the Taoiseach agree, in terms of having a real discussion with all of the people, that the time after Easter between when he can and when he wants to dissolve this Dáil is very tight for the purposes of holding a referendum in accordance with the recommendations of the committee which was chaired by the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan? I am sure the Taoiseach does not wish to have this issue politicised for whatever reason.

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