Billy Lawless (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Members will be aware that it was announced yesterday that the referendum on the right to vote in presidential election for citizens living abroad has been postponed until later in the year. While I am a little disappointed by that, I am not surprised in light of what has happened regarding Brexit, the overriding issue of the day. That said, I want to ensure that we have all-party support for this referendum and that it will not be kicked to touch. Reference was made to holding the referendum in October and I ask the Leader to give a commitment to that effect because this is a very important issue for all citizens who live abroad.