Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The public health (sunbeds) Bill is to be brought forward later this year. I can confirm that the Government has authorised, and work is under way on preparing, the Bill for the abolition of the Seanad, for decision by the people later this year by way of referendum. We have confirmed that a second referendum will be held on the same date concerning the requirement for a court of civil appeal.

The first report from the Constitutional Convention will be received by the Government shortly. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government will bring a report on that to the Government. Arising from the recommendations made by the first report of the Constitutional Convention, we will consider whether there is scope for a further referendum, or more, to be held on the same date also.

I note the Deputy's comments on the fine weather and I hope that when we participate in the Ring of Kerry charity cycle, the sun will shine and the breeze will be nice and fresh up over Coomakista.

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