Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

We continue to engage with the religious institutions. As Deputy Cairns knows, I met them and made the point that it is important they make a substantial contribution to the overall scheme. These engagements are ongoing. I have always been very clear that I did not want the set-up of the scheme to be contingent or dependent on the conclusion of those negotiations. The scheme needs to be set up and in operation. Those engagements with the congregations can continue at the same time.