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Programme for Government (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if he has given consideration to the costs involved in the setting up and operation of a constitutional convention. [10464/11]

Programme for Government (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach if he has given consideration to the setting up of a citizens' assembly. [11569/11]

Programme for Government (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: In the recent general election campaign Fine Gael promised to establish a citizens' assembly, while the Labour Party promised a constitutional convention. The programme for Government contains the name put forward by the Labour Party and the substance of the Fine Gael proposal. I asked the Taoiseach about this matter in March and he assured me that other parties in the House would be...

Programme for Government (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: While the details may be well advanced and the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs has met We the Citizens, no one has met Members of this House who should be fundamental to any reconsideration of our Constitution. Why are such fundamental issues being discussed without any consultation with Members? It is unacceptable and wrong. There should be more proactive engagement with...

Programme for Government (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Yet, there will be no consultation.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: There is significant discussion at international level today about the call by President Sarkozy to increase the role of the State in the regulation of the Internet. The Taoiseach knows the significant role the digital sector plays in Ireland in job creation and the economy and we both agree it has significant potential to create jobs in the future, so this is a major strategic issue. Given...

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I refer to an item on the Order Paper which I have tabled and which deals with a constitutional amendment to allow for an outright ban on corporate donations. The Taoiseach indicated yesterday that he was not prepared to accept that. Other proposals in the programme for Government relate to amendments to the Constitution such as children's rights and so forth. Given the timeframe is...

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: What is the timeline as regards legislation relating to amendments to the Constitution as we would need to see them soon if they are to be in time for a constitutional referendum to be held on the same day as the presidential election? The Taoiseach alluded to this before in the House. I seek clarification. Will it happen now or will it not be on the same day?

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: No, I am not. The Taoiseach raised it.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is a belated convert.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: What about the referendum on children's rights?

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I want to get clarification on that.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: On a point of order-----

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I accept that. I am not talking about any specific measure.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I am trying to be constructive here.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: If we are to vote on a constitutional amendment on any issue on the day of the presidential election, we will need to know when the legislation will be introduced in the House. Timelines in terms of referendum commissions, etc., will have to be adhered to. That is the information I am trying to seek.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Will there be any referendum on the day of the presidential election?

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: I have asked that question three times.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: Yes. I asked that at the beginning.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: What about the referendum on children's rights?