Cabinet signs off on Seanad abolishment referendum

The Cabinet has signed off on legislation to hold a referendum to abolish the Seanad.

Cabinet signs off on Seanad abolishment referendum
Wed, 05 Jun, 2013 - 14:22

The Cabinet has signed off on legislation to hold a referendum to abolish the Seanad.

The proposed 32nd amendment to the constitution bill will be outlined by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore later today.

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