Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

This House has a role and we will argue for that role. Senator Norris was 100% correct in saying last week that it is inappropriate to publish a Bill that makes no reference to a referendum. The Government will not even tell us when the referendum will be held. When will the Government inform people of the date on which they will vote on Seanad abolition? Will it ensure it is as soon as possible in late September or early October so that once the House comes back in the middle of September, we are straight into a referendum?