Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)

The Minister has again avoided the question on the date for this referendum. The Taoiseach said it will be in the first six months of next year. He announced it at the forum for European journalists rather than this House, which is unacceptable. Deputy Roche said he has a date in mind. The Minister for Foreign Affairs has indicated it could be any time next year. Can Deputy Roche give us a timeframe for this?

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