Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

It is important. What we do not want is a referendum on adoption alone; we want a referendum on children's rights. The relevant Minister of State, as part of her duties abroad, is today dealing with the issue of adoption.

There is no legislation in respect of referenda on the A list because I want to ensure that when we do move, we are clear in what we are doing. From that point of view, we are seeking agreement on a referendum on children's rights rather than adoption, which we can put to the people.

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