Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)

We are talking about thousands of years. I hope it will not take thousands of years in this case.

A list of areas identified is contained in the departmental report. There is no secrecy attached to this process. A meeting has already taken place at the Department's offices in Marlborough Street. No secrecy is attached to this matter as the results of this, and other meetings, have been made public through various press releases and statements. A meeting is taking place today with the representatives of the Catholic Church to discuss the report's technicalities and how it will operate. This is a long-standing and, possibly, sensitive issue. Arising from an initiative made by the Catholic Church, and in particular the Archbishop of Dublin, Dr. Diarmuid Martin, the process has been set in train and is continuing.

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