Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

First, I support the continuation of the structured dialogue with the churches. My concern was that there did not appear to be much activity taking place. It did not appear to be any more intensive than would have been the case without it being called "structured dialogue". In respect of the Taoiseach's reply to me on the discussions with the religious congregations about sharing the costs of the measures that must be taken to provide redress for the survivors of institutional abuse, when does he expect discussions with the congregations to be concluded to the point that there is agreement on the 50:50 share? Do the congregations accept there should be a 50-50 share? Are the discussions now about how this is to be composed and when is this likely to be brought to a conclusion?

As for the uses to which the additional moneys are to be put, does the Taoiseach have plans to have further discussions with the survivors or the representatives? As the Taoiseach is aware, there was unease and upset regarding the meeting that took place on 15 April and some dissatisfaction was expressed about its outcome. Does he have plans to have further discussions with the survivors with regard to the uses to which the money will be put?

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