Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I thank the Taoiseach for his response. On Dáil reform, I have given my view across a range of areas. I believe half a digital platform should be allocated for coverage of Dáil, Seanad and Committee proceedings. The Ceann Comhairle should be in a position to operate a lottery during Question Time to allow Deputies present in the House to be called to ask a question. This would make business much more relevant for Members rather than the set piece which involves a Minister or Minister of State coming to the House to reply to, for example, eight or ten questions which have already been made known to him or her and, as a result of which, Deputies, aside from those who tabled the questions, have no interest in coming into the Chamber.

Will the Taoiseach confirm if the Government intends to hold a referendum on the children's issue?

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