Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have already answered this question. The Constitutional Convention is an interaction between citizens, chosen properly, and some public representatives to make recommendations to Government about whether a referendum should be held. The people were consulted in this case and they have given an answer, and the answer is to retain the Seanad. I have already said to Deputy Martin that, as far as I am concerned, we accept that answer and that verdict to engage with the leaders in this House and in the Seanad to see within its constitutional remit what is the most effective way of making it a better contributor organisation to our democracy.

That will occur as part of the overall process of change relating to politics in general and also in the context of the more effective running of this House, which clearly still retains its constitutional requirement in respect of accountability. I hope to engage with Deputy Martin and others, both here and in the Seanad, as quickly as possible in respect of engaging in a meaningful discussion on-----

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