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‹ Order of Business Banking inquiry timing
Summary
John Deasy asked when the banking inquiry would begin; the Taoiseach said it was expected to commence at the end of the session, while also indicating related local-government legislation would be introduced in the autumn.
With regard to legislation concerning a banking inquiry, some reports indicate this might extend into next year. Will the Taoiseach give us some idea as to when we can expect the banking inquiry to begin?
Comment on this
That inquiry will begin at the end of this session. We are not abolishing county councils, but the local government Bill will come before the House in the autumn, before the end of the year. I expect to have the matter concerning the Seanad attended to and cleared by Cabinet next week. I will update Deputy Cowen on that.