Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

There have been reports in the media that the Taoiseach indicated the referendum on the EU reform treaty and the referendum on children might be held on the same day. If that is the case, when is it anticipated that the committee on the children's referendum will report? Is it the Taoiseach's intention to indicate a date for the referendum on the EU reform treaty to the Heads of State he meets in Lisbon on 13 and 14 December? Does the Taoiseach intend to consult Opposition parties on the referendum on the EU reform treaty and will he discuss with us the implications of holding that referendum on the same day as the referendum on children?

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