Groups representing victims of child abuse have met with officials from the Department of Education to discuss the future of the Laffoy commission.
Representatives of the Alliance Victims' Support Group, Right of Place Second Chance and Survivors of Child Abuse UK, all representing victims of abuse in the State's institutions, attended.
However, the Aislinn Centre, which is headed by Ms Christine Buckley, was not represented at the meeting.
In a statement, the Department of Education said the meeting was "very constructive" and expressed regret that the Aislinn group was not in attendance.
"A wide range of issues were discussed with the intention of ensuring that the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse completes its mandate as quickly and effectively as possible," the statement said.
"Agreement was reached on a number of issues. The survivors' support Groups will consult further with their members on outstanding issues. The meeting agreed that all sides would come together to continue discussions within the next two weeks."
Ms Justice Mary Laffoy, the chair of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse, resigned from her post two weeks ago following the announcement of plans for a second review of the inquiry's operations.
The judge's letter of resignation strongly criticised the Government and the Department of Education for their handling of the commission. She said the commission had been rendered "powerless".
In a detailed response, the Government rejected much of the criticisms. However, the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern has since said he accepted the judge's criticisms and that he believed she understood the Government's position.