Michael Noonan and Ajai Chopra to appear before Banking Inquiry

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan and the former IMF mission chief to Ireland Ajai Chopra will appear before the Banking Inquiry today.

After four months of hearings, today will mark the last day of public business for the Banking Inquiry.

Members will then hold private hearings to compile their full report - which is expected to be complete by the new year.

The European Commission will also answer questions - one of its top civil servants will give evidence on Europe's role in supervising Ireland's economy, and whether the same mistakes could still happen again.