Seanad debates
Thursday, 6 May 2004
Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages.
1:00 pm
Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail)
There would be a greater risk of this happening if the referendum was held in isolation. By combining it with the forthcoming elections, there is less likelihood of racism emerging.
While canvassing for the forthcoming elections, I have noted that the members of the public also see it as a simple question. If it is left that way, there will be no difficulties. No politician should try to get in on the back of fears and prejudices. It would be disingenuous to do so.
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