Part of the context for the Taoiseach's speech and its reception by many in the public is the simmering outrage of many good people over the evil perpetrated by people in positions of responsibility in their church, and the failure of others to take hold of the problem and root it out. That is why many have returned to the Taoiseach's assertion that he is a practising Catholic. Some of those who are most angry are sincere practising Catholics. I am conscious that many of us who will approach this issue today approach it as practising Catholics who are deeply angry over the evil in our church and the failings of some of its leaders.