The Referendum Commission has been given €3.3 million for an information campaign on the upcoming referendums.

The proposals to abolish the Seanad and to set up a new Court of Appeal will be voted on Friday October 4th.

Two million guides will be sent to homes around the country next week - while voters can check the electoral register through Facebook.

The Chairperson of the Referendum Commission - Ms Justice Elizabeth Dunne - says she doesn't believe the full budget will be spent: