Brady: Church-State talks constructive

Church authorities spelled out their opposition to planned abortion legislation during a meeting with the Government yesterday.

Cardinal Seán Brady, the Primate of All Ireland, said the talks were constructive, while the Government described them as cordial and valuable.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny led the talks at Government Buildings and was joined by Health Minister James Reilly, Children’s Minister Frances Fitzgerald, and Education Minister Ruairi Quinn.