Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)

When will the by-elections take place? With regard to today's ruling, when will that specific by-election take place? The Minister of State has indicated that the Attorney-General will examine the ruling, so will the Government seek to appeal today's court decision? Does the Government intend to bring forward legislation to ensure that, in normal circumstances, when a vacancy is created in this House it is filled within a sufficient period?

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