Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I agree with Deputy O'Mahony that this is a very serious question for the people about Ireland's future and their future and about keeping this country at the heart of the European process, so we can have confidence and opportunity for investment and job creation. That is where our future is and where we need to be. I can confirm to Deputy O'Mahony that this referendum will be held on its own. It will not interfere with any of the other planned referenda, whether on child protection, the abolition of the Seanad or any other one that comes along.

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