Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I can give Deputy Martin the information from each of the churches as to what they said in their contributions. They set out the dimensions of where they themselves stand and how they see the importance of this forum and the terms of reference that it set out.

As I pointed out in the reply earlier, it was never intended to override or supersede the normal workings of Government. It is an important element of consultation and an opportunity for Government and the churches and religious groups to interact on matters of importance and social change, some of which Deputy Martin mentioned.

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