Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Work is proceeding in my Department on the preparation of proposals for a referendum on the abolition of the Seanad. When these proposals are ready, they will be considered by the Government. The proposal to abolish the Seanad was signalled by the Government parties prior to the general election and the programme for Government contains a commitment to put this question to the people in a referendum. The Dáil and Seanad will have an opportunity to fully debate the necessary legislation, when it is published.

Proposals for the referendums on the other constitutional amendments promised in the programme for Government are being prepared by the relevant Ministers. Party leaders will be consulted after the relevant Bills have been drafted.

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