Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 172: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is committed to holding a referendum to reverse the Abbeylara judgment to enable Oireachtas committees to carry out full investigations. [6661/11]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The Government is committed to holding a referendum to amend the Constitution to reverse the effects of the Abbeylara judgement and enable Oireachtas committees to carry out full investigations. This is in line with the commitment in the programme for Government. Before any amendment is prepared, there will have to be detailed consideration of the complex legal issues involved. Nevertheless, the Government is committed to holding a referendum as quickly as possible.