Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In respect of the reports from the Constitutional Convention, the Government stated there would be a response within four months. If it accepts any of the recommendations it will give an indication as to when this might apply. The first and second reports are in, with a third to come shortly. This morning the Government considered the first report from the convention. We accept in principle its recommendations and will set out to deal with them before the end of 2015.

The specific point raised by Deputy Ellis is the subject of the second Constitutional Convention report and is not due to be considered by Government until the second half of the year. The Government will make its decision about the recommendations of that and the third report at that time.

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