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In other states, however, the executive and the legislative have to agree before a referendum is called. In Armenia, this is case with the President and the Parliament (the President can also call a referendum at the Government’s request with the consent of Parliament). In Andorra, the Head of Government and the Council General have to agree, and in Cyprus there must be agreement between the Prime Minister and Parliament – which should not pose any problem given the parliamentary nature of the political system. In Ireland, the President calls a legislative referendum on a joint proposal of the Senate majority and at least one-third of the lower house (Dáil).