Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

As I said yesterday in reply to Deputy Martin, as soon as the Attorney General gave her formal legal advice to the Government, it was appropriate that the Dáil should be informed. The Government has not set out the specific time process for preparation of the referendum Bill and the process that needs to be gone through before the people can be asked a question. Yesterday, I confirmed to Deputy Martin that work is under way for some time on the fiscal responsibility Bill. I will be able to provide more accurate information once the Government has reflected on this matter next Tuesday. I take the Deputy's point about setting up a sub-committee to deal with this matter and to which I am positively disposed. I will respond to Deputy Martin in writing.

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