Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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Question 107: To ask the Taoiseach if he would indicate when the constitutional convention will take place; and the form he envisages it will take. [6908/12]

Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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Question 108: To ask the Taoiseach the issues which will be examined and debated through the constitutional convention; and if civil marriage for citizens who are gay or lesbian will be on the agenda for debate and subsequent introduction to ensure equality among citizens. [6909/12]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 107 and 108 together.

The Programme for Government contains a commitment to establish a Constitutional Convention and indicates areas for it to examine, including the area of same sex marriage.

Work is proceeding on proposals to set up the Convention and these proposals will address, inter alia, the structure, membership and operation of the Convention. It is intended that they will be the subject of consultation with Opposition Parties before being finalised. It is my intention that the Convention will be set up in the Spring.