Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The Constitution day to which the Deputy referred was to be held within 12 months of the date of the formation of the Government. Three referendums are to be held in conjunction with the presidential election, one in respect of judicial pay, a second on whistleblowers and a third pertaining to the consequences of the Abbeylara judgment. I dealt with this matter with the Deputy's party leader earlier during Question Time. The Bill pertaining to the referendum on judicial pay is being processed by the Department of Justice and Equality, while work is advanced in respect of the other two in the office of the Attorney General. When these Bills have been drafted, the Government will consult the Opposition leaders and the legislation will be produced early in the new session to facilitate completion of the timeframes in order that the commissions can do their jobs and the question can be asked of the people in October.

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