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Independent TDs and MEPs call for No vote on Seanad

A group of independent TDs and MEPs say they'll campaign for a No vote in the Seanad referendum. The...
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2:50 PM - 19 Sep 2013



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Independent TDs and MEPs call for No vote on Seanad

TodayFM
TodayFM

2:50 PM - 19 Sep 2013



A group of independent TDs and MEPs say they'll campaign for a No vote in the Seanad referendum.

The group says the Seanad should be retained, so that it can be reformed and given a meaningful role in scrutinising laws.

It's also criticising Taoiseach Enda Kenny for deciding not to participate in a live TV debate on the subject.

Independent MEP Marian Harkin says the public should remember the role given to the Seanad after the Lisbon Treaty was passed:

Meanwhile independent TD Shane Ross says the Taoiseach's refusal to do a TV debate is particularly important: 



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