Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

With regard to Deputy Michael McGrath's questions, the sitting sequence is a matter for discussion and will not simply be determined by the Government side. I understand the Government Whip would like to engage with all parties and Independent Deputies in the House to ensure general agreement on the sequencing of the sittings between now and the referendum day. I assure the Deputy the two week break will not impact on the legislative schedule.

To respond to Deputy McDonald, I welcome all useful suggestions, legislative and otherwise, from any side of the House. The repeal of the household charge, I am afraid, is not particularly useful because it would leave €160 million-----

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