Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

No, I did not raise it directly but I am aware that it is a matter of considerable interest. An agreed agenda will be put together before I deal with the church directly. This is a matter that I am quite prepared to put on the agenda and discuss with the church authorities. In my meeting with the Church of Ireland I did not have an opportunity to raise Bethany Home because of the nature of the discussion that took place on the day.

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