Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

In respect of the contracted staff, does the Taoiseach envisage expanding the use of contracted staff, particularly in the context of legislation that would lead to constitutional referendums, on the basis that a good timeline into referendums genuinely is needed? The last two Bills were very rushed and the results now are evident in the context of the discussion that is under way. In respect of the proposed children's referendum and any Bills that may emanate from the constitutional convention, does the Taoiseach agree there is a case to be made for a separate approach or additional capacity, such as contracting in people, to work specifically on that particular area?

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