Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If the Bill is passed in the Dáil and subsequently in the Seanad, there would have to be a referendum on it. However, I am not in a position to set a date for a referendum today. As the Deputy will be aware, there are a number of issues on which referendums will be required in the period ahead. Dates for these referendums have not yet been scheduled. The Bill is progressive and welcome and if passed by the Houses, it will be necessary to have a referendum on it.

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