Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail)

It has been reported in the media that a number of judges have indicated their intention to retire although this is not to say this will be as a result of the referendum. Has the Department received any indication of the number of judges who are due to retire between now and next February? Are the media reports true? Following on from the point made by Senator Cullinane, how will the Referendum Commission deal with this referendum considering it is required to put the argument equally for both sides. The commission might be hard pushed to find people who will argue against this amendment.