Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

On the question I wish to put to the Taoiseach, he mentioned the separation of powers. That is a fundamental issue in a democracy. Does the Taoiseach not think that at a minimum, on a question as fundamental as the separation of powers, he should already have initiated dialogue with the Opposition in respect of judicial pay? Dialogue has been initiated with the media which has received briefings on the content of that referendum.

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