Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

We know the 27 countries of the European Union will sign the reform treaty in Lisbon in December, that is a given. The Taoiseach indicated that the referendum would be held in the first half of 2008. This is a crucial challenge where the people of this country will make their decision on the treaty. As there is a maximum of 25 weeks, we should know approximately when the referendum will take place. We do not want to know the exact date but will it be after Easter and before the summer? Could the Taoiseach clarify this? Does the Government intend to hold the referendum on children's rights on the same day as the referendum on the European reform treaty?

In respect of the figures in the census, will the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government issue an order to the appropriate committee to look at the question of local electoral area boundaries? Some of them are out of line under the criteria laid down.

The Taoiseach disassociated himself from remarks that the Provisional movement is responsible for the murder of Mr. Paul Quinn. In view of the comments of the spokesman for the International Monitoring Commission, is the Taoiseach concerned there is a drift back to very serious activities by those involved? Has the Taoiseach spoken to Prime Minister Blair about it and does he intend to speak to the Northern Ireland Assembly about it?

Arising from Deputy Bannon's comments, it appears that RTE sources looked at a video where a Minister indicated he or she is involved in drug activity.

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