Ministers ‘scratching heads’ on how to proceed: Rabbitte

Ministers admit the referendum result has left them “scratching their heads” over how to reform the Seanad.

Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte suggested another referendum on the role upper house may be needed to sort the situation out as he said the Coalition now had an “obligation” to overhaul the Seanad.

Mr Rabbitte also questioned Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s refusal to engage more vigorously in the campaign via a live TV debate.