Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I cannot say when the referendum will be held because the Government is still considering the implications of the proposed wording and a lot of work is taking place on an inter-departmental basis, which is continuing. The Minister of State with responsibility for children and youth affairs would know what is the up-to-date position.

On the other issues, I understand they are the subject of consideration for the Electoral Commission. Those issues will be dealt with in that forum in the first instance.

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