Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am very conscious of the timeframe, and given that the Dáil intends to conclude its work on the legislative programme, and otherwise, by the end of July, it is intended to hold the referendums in conjunction with and on the same day as a presidential election. That would require an early decision by Government. While I am not in a position to advise the House on the nature of the question to be put, I would expect to bring a proposal to the Government within the next few weeks. Following that, I would be very keen to come forward with the appropriate and necessary legislation within the timeframe, as referenced by Deputy Ryan, so we would have the legislation at an advanced stage by the end of July for the referendum commission to be established and the statutory timeframe to be met, and to have an appropriate lead-in time for the autumn.

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