Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (Dublin North Central, Labour)

With regard to the mandatory reporting of sex abuse, is there legislation promised to deal with the excuse that may be given about information being divulged at confession? With regard to the relationship between the church and State and the vice grip the church still has on too many of our institutions, I congratulate the Minister for Education and Skills on his work on pluralism and patronage in schools. If we are serious about breaking the link between church and State, we should not start proceedings in this House every day with a prayer.

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