Dáil debates

Tuesday, 29 January 2013

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed)

Office of the Attorney General

5:10 pm

Photo of Enda KennyEnda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I never said anything about rowing back on any judgment but stated the Supreme Court would make its decision and that it is the ultimate determining body in respect of the Constitution. I accept that, as both Head of Government and as a citizen. In the case of the children's referendum, the Government immediately accepted the decision of the Supreme Court and set about implementing it. I stated it was my view that elements of the Supreme Court decision on the McKenna judgment case, which was a perfectly legitimate case to take, are very narrow and that in the case of future referenda we need to be clear that when Government proposes the holding of a referendum the process of preparing the Bill required and of conveying the information to citizens is as clear, thorough and as comprehensive as can be.

What was the last point raised by the Deputy?

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