Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

On the Order of Business, yesterday the Government announced three referendums to be held in October. So far the Government has broken with previous practice and failed to consult with the Opposition on anything to do with these referendums. Can the Taoiseach explain how he intends to get the three referendum Bills through the Oireachtas in time for October? Can he explain also the reason the referendum to ban corporate donations, which he promised three months ago, will not now be taken? The only published amendment is our amendment on corporate donations. Should the Taoiseach not agree now to send that amendment to the relevant committee and hold a referendum on the banning of corporate political donations along with the presidential election and the other referendums?

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