Proposed abolition Seanad Éireann
in october 2009, fine gael leader enda kenny stated intention fine gael government abolish seanad, , along reducing number of tds 20, save estimated €150m on term of dáil. during 2011 election campaign, labour , sinn féin promised abolish seanad, while fianna fáil supported referendum on issue. programme of fine gael–labour coalition, came power @ election, sought abolish seanad part of broader programme of constitutional reform, lost referendum on matter in october 2013 51.7% 48.3%.
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