Garda tape inquiry may run for 2 more years

The Fennelly inquiry into covert recordings of phone calls in and out of Garda stations may not finish its work for another two years, the Irish Examiner has learned.

The commission of investigation has hired staff and asked them to remain available for up to two years.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny last week confirmed Judge Nial Fennelly had requested extra time beyond the provisional completion date at the end of this year to carry out the inquiry.