Banking inquiry report: New rules for Oireachtas inquiries recommended

Future Oireachtas inquiries must be given at least two years to complete a probe and not be inhibited by the dissolution of the Dáil, the banking inquiry has recommended.

Material uncovered by the inquiry should also be retained indefinitely and special guidelines drawn up so future investigations do not prejudice criminal trials.

A series of recommendations made by the inquiry include proposals on how to carry out future Oireachtas investigations which are a matter of public interest.