Next Dáil will pick up work of bank inquiry

The next Dáil will be able to pick up the work and investigation done by the banking inquiry in the case of a snap general election being called.

If that happens, the current probe will come to an end and a new committee would need to be established in the next Dáil.

Draft proposals close to being agreed by TDs and senators will see the inquiry given special powers for the first time to access sensitive documents held by the Central Bank.