Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

My Department's role in relation to the referendum on the abolition of the Seanad will be the usual one of a sponsoring Department, including preparing proposals for legislation for the referendum, liaising with the Attorney General's office in the preparation of the legislation and support for Government when the legislation is being debated in the Oireachtas.

The proposal to abolish Seanad Éireann was signalled by the Government parties prior to the general election. The Dáil and Seanad will have an opportunity to fully debate the necessary legislation when it is published.

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