Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)

There are reports in today's newspapers on the proposed referendum Bill, which I understand is being discussed at Cabinet. It is imperative that the Government set a date for the referendum in the immediate future. It is mooting a potential date at the end of May or start of June at which time many people will have booked their summer holidays. There is an onus on the Government to ensure the maximum number of people are enfranchised to vote. It is a particularly important constitutional issue.

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