Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

In the context of commitments given in the programme for Government, when will the legislation facilitating the holding of the children's rights referendum be published and brought before the House? The referendum on children's rights is a serious issue, in respect of which legislation has been promised for some time. I would appreciate if the Taoiseach could give an expected legislative timeframe in that regard.

Also, is the legislation dealing with abolition of the Seanad, as per the Taoiseach and Government's commitment in the programme for Government, likely to be introduced in 2012?

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