Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have two issues. Will the Government consider withdrawing the Bill facilitating abolition of the Seanad in view of the lack of any real substantive Dáil reform on the table and the lack of support from the Government's Deputies and Senators? The referendum will cost €14 million, which could be better spent on special needs education.

I also ask about the Children First legislation. On assuming office, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Fitzgerald, stated it would be her top priority but after two and a half years, we are still awaiting its publication. Will the Tánaiste enlighten the House on when we will see the legislation published?

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