Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour)
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31. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagements with church leaders. [9678/23]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The most recent formal meeting between the Office of the Taoiseach and church leaders took place on 15 April 2021 - when the now Tánaiste met with the leaders of the all island Christian Churches including the Roman Catholic Church, the Church of Ireland, the Presbyterian Church, the Methodist Church and the Irish Council of Churches.

I understand that discussions covered the ongoing contribution to peace building, and the work that Churches undertake on an ongoing basis at community level in Northern Ireland.

I recognise the importance of engagement and respect for all communities and traditions on these islands.

Like public representatives generally, I meet church leaders informally from time to time in the course of attending official or public events.