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If the Seanad is to be abolished then the government must explain (properly!) why

And so they’re off! The Fine Gael party today launched their referendum campaign to abolish the Seanad, with Richard Bruton in the driving seat as director of elections for the party and Regina Doherty as his deputy. Having brought this issue to a head, the onus is now firmly on the government, and particularly on…

July 15, 2013 in Seanad Reform.

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