Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

Before he left the House, Deputy Noonan suggested we might have to apply for an order of habeas corpus to have the Minister for Health and Children brought before the House. I support that.

Concerning the referendum announced by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Ahern, on blasphemy, can the Tánaiste tell me whether that will be held in conjunction with the referendum on the rights of the child or will it be held before or after it? Is there a date for this referendum or was it just a stunt by the Minister?

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