Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The Tánaiste rejected charges from myself and others that the Government was afraid to hold the referendum on children's rights because the Government would also feel obliged to hold three by-elections on the same date. She stated that the referendum was much too important and should be held on its own. In light of the Tánaiste's statement, if the Minister of State concludes his work and produces the wording for the appropriate Bill, will the referendum be held on its own this year?

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