Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

It is expected to be published next week. The arrangements to set up the referendum commission come into play at a certain time, which I believe occurs once the Bill is initiated in the House. That date is yet to be fixed, but in the meantime the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government will, upon publication of the Bill, contact the Chief Justice and seek a nomination for the appointment as chairman of the commission.

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