I welcome the opportunity for Members of the Seanad to discuss this important issue. I restate that in no way, shape or form do I wish to jump on the bandwagon and bash the religious congregations. However, a moral obligation rests with them. As Senator Maurice Hayes said yesterday, perhaps they should let down their legal books, take up the New Testament and read from that in their discussions with the Department regarding the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse. Too much of a legalistic approach has been taken and there has not been enough of a moral stance on the issue. Much responsibility rests there and I hope that a satisfactory outcome can be reached as soon as possible.