Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 117: To ask the Taoiseach his plans to have a referendum on Seanad Reform or the abolition of the Seanad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14475/10]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy may be aware, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government chaired an All-Party Group on Seanad Reform, the aim of which was to establish the extent of cross party agreement on this issue. While all political parties agreed that there should be significant reform of the Seanad, there was no cross-party consensus on major constitutional reform.