Church-State Relations
Dail Éireann — 2023-03-22
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Leo Varadkar (FG), Dublin West

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 6, inclusive, together.
The most recent formal meeting between the Office of the Taoiseach and church leaders took place on 15 April 2021 when the then Taoiseach, now Tánaiste, met with the leaders of the all-island Christian churches, including the Roman Catholic Church, Church of Ireland, Presbyterian Church, Methodist Church and Irish Council of Churches. I understand that discussions covered the ongoing contribution to peacebuilding and the work the churches undertake on an ongoing basis at community level in Northern Ireland. I recognise the importance of that engagement and of respect for all communities and traditions on these islands.
Like public representatives generally, and Ministers, I meet church leaders informally from time to time in the course of attending official or public events.

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Sitting date: 2023-03-22