Banking inquiry could cost €3m

The long-awaited Oireachtas banking inquiry could last up to 200 days and cost €3m, TDs have been informed.

The probe is close to being finalised with TDs told at least 50 staff, including legal and financial experts, will be needed.

Politicians and experts who sit on the inquiry will not be allowed use advice from the Attorney General, advisers have told the high level Committee on Procedure and Privileges (CPP).