Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, I will publish the material but I am not ready to do so yet for the simple reason that articles of the Constitution require to be amended which contain a reference to the Seanad and it must be provided that there are no unintended consequences of such amendment. For instance, the Seanad has a role in triggering the process for determining whether a Bill constitutes a money Bill, and motions for earlier signature. In due course I will publish the material and make the Opposition leaders well aware of it.

There will be more than ample time to have a thorough discussion when the referendum Bill is published. I am aware of reports and comments indicating very different views on the question of the abolition of the Seanad from what we were hearing some years ago. However, the situation is clearly outlined in the programme for Government. I will publish the material when it is finalised and I expect the referendum to be held in the latter half of 2013.

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