Seanad referendum 'could be held on election day'

The Government is considering holding a referendum on abolishing the Seanad on the same day as the General Election, it has been reported.

Mon, 03 Jan, 2011 - 07:33

The Government is considering holding a referendum on abolishing the Seanad on the same day as the General Election, it has been reported.

The Irish Times quoted Defence Minister Tony Killeen as saying that the future of the Seanad will be discussed at the first Cabinet meeting of the New Year.

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