Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)

I thank the Minister for her reply. Is she aware that the group she mentioned has referred to her Department a comprehensive letter setting out a series of questions on the constitutionality and legality of faith formation in a State school within school hours and a number of related queries? I understand the letter was sent this time last year. The group was subsequently informed that the matter had been referred to the Attorney General for advice by representatives in the Department. Does the Minister's briefing note confirm this as accurate and is she in a position to say whether the advice has been received from the Attorney General? The work of the group cannot proceed unless these questions are answered.

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