Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, together.

The programme for Government contains a commitment to establish a constitutional convention and indicates areas for it to examine. The programme states that the convention will report within 12 months. I have previously indicated that, to give the convention time to fully consider the matters referred to it, the 12-month period should run from the date of its establishment, which is intended will be in the spring of next year. Work is proceeding in my Department on the preparation of proposals for the setting up of the convention, including consideration of issues raised in the Deputies' questions. I intend to invite Opposition leaders to meet me to discuss the convention before the House rises for the Christmas recess.

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