Burton hints at permanent referendum commissioner

The Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton says the government needs to examine whether or not we need a permanent - or semi permanent - Referendum Commissioner.

Burton hints at permanent referendum commissioner

The Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton says the government needs to examine whether or not we need a permanent - or semi permanent - Referendum Commissioner.

Burton says having someone in the role full time would allow the commission to consider information about proposed changes to the constitution and make it easier for ordinary people to understand.

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