Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

Deputy Martin has raised many issues. My comments on the possibility of emigrants having the right to vote in presidential elections were made in the context of that matter being considered by the constitutional convention. I am a little surprised that Deputy Martin seems to be so confused about the Government's intentions in respect of the constitutional convention as I understand the Taoiseach briefed him on this matter recently. I am sorry I missed the meeting.

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