Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

In respect of the legislation that will be necessary for the referendum on the EU reform treaty, has the Taoiseach had discussions with the British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, in regard to the Government's decision to opt in or out of certain provisions? I made my view known on this yesterday.

When is the forthcoming constituency commission report expected to be published? Information on the proposed electoral amendment Bill, which is No. 40 on the legislative programme, makes reference to changed procedures for the formation of future commissions. What will this involve? Will the Bill deal with the discrepancies now evident in respect of local authority areas, particularly town council areas, throughout the State? Is it envisaged that this will be brought forward from some time in 2008 to an earlier date?

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