Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)

I join with Deputy Kenny concerning the progress that has been made with the Murphy report on the anniversary of its publication. I am glad to hear that some progress has been made in implementing some of the promises as outlined by the Minister in the implementation plan. It would be appropriate for the Minister to provide the House with a progress report, rather than a short reply to a parliamentary question or a matter on the Order of Business. That would be highly desirable, given the amount of time we gave to this important report when it was published. Will the Tánaiste indicate what is the situation concerning the promised updating of the contribution from the congregations arising from the paltry contribution that was agreed with the former Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Woods? Arising from the Murphy report, a commitment was given that the contribution would be reviewed and updated.

I wish to raise another matter, which I think is in order. On the first day after the Christmas recess, the House debated a Labour Party motion seeking to provide for a-----

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