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Mr Kenny said he accepts the work and findings of the Banking Inquiry were limited

Kenny considering re-running Oireachtas referendum

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he is considering re-running the referendum to strengthen the powers of Oireachtas committees to conduct public inquiries on foot of the outcome of the Banking Inquiry.

News • 28 Jan 16

Economist David McWilliams said the banking inquiry report reveals "an aristocracy of incompetence" in banking system

Few surprises, but inquiry report has some value

The banking inquiry report had "very few significant surprises" but it does have some "value and worth" to the Irish public, according to journalist and broadcaster Richard Curran.

Business • 28 Jan 16

Michael Noonan's claim that no threats were made from the ECB has come under scrutiny

Inquiry reveals 'aristocracy of incompetence'

The banking inquiry report reveals "an aristocracy of incompetence" in the Irish banking system, according to economist David McWilliams.

Election 2016 • 28 Jan 16

Governor Philip Lane said many of the issued identified by the inquiry relating to the Central Bank have been 'substantially addressed or continue to be addressed'

Inquiry report details 'failure to identify risks'

The Central Bank has said the final report from the banking inquiry committee identified a number of issues with regard to financial regulation, which are being continually addressed.

Business • 27 Jan 16

The final report of the banking inquiry was published today

Banking inquiry: Final report breakdown

The banking inquiry's final report says the European Central Bank threatened to cut off funding for Irish banks if the country did not apply for a bailout.

Business • 27 Jan 16

Joe Higgins has written his own 146-page report on the Banking Inquiry

Regulator a 'scapegoat' in Inquiry - Joe Higgins

Joe Higgins of the Socialist Party has said that the Financial Regulator was made a "scapegoat" in the Banking Inquiry and accused Taoiseach Enda Kenny of leading the "silent non-opposition" as the country reached financial crisis.

Election 2016 • 27 Jan 16

The report found that the banks became over reliant on the wholesale markets in borrowing short term to lend long term

Inquiry report: Bankers responsible for failure

The banking inquiry has found that senior executives and directors across financial institutions were responsible for the failure of banks during the financial crisis.

News • 27 Jan 16

Committee insists it is still on course to publish Banking Inquiry at the end of the month

Threat to publication of inquiry report recedes

A threat to the publication of the report of the banking inquiry has receded with a statement from developer Michael O'Flynn saying he was happy with the response to his earlier objections.

Business • 14 Jan 16

Around 80 individuals and institutions were sent copies of the report and were entitled to respond to sections relating to them

Final report of banking inquiry agreed

The final report of the banking inquiry has been signed off and agreed.

Business • 31 Dec 15

The dropped executive summary will be replaced by what is being called a chairman's summary

Higgins warns over suitability of legislation

Socialist Party TD Joe Higgins has warned there should never be another Joint Committee established under the current legislation.

News • 07 Dec 15

Pearse Doherty and Joe Higgins have rejected the draft report into the banking inquiry

Doherty and Higgins will not back inquiry report

Joe Higgins and Pearse Doherty have said they will not sign the draft report into the banking inquiry.

News • 06 Dec 15

The members must finish the report today to stay on target to meet the publication deadline

Two members may not sign off on inquiry report

Two members of the Oireachtas banking inquiry are understood to have concerns about the committee's draft report and may not sign off on it.

News • 05 Dec 15

Ciarán Lynch agreed the timescale for publication on 27 January 2016 is tight

Members receive banking inquiry report summary

RTÉ News understands that draft recommendations and an executive summary of the banking inquiry report have been circulated to members.

News • 04 Dec 15

Members and staff of the Banking Inquiry will now find themselves working through the Christmas holiday

Banking report in doubt as deadline put back

The Oireachtas Banking Inquiry has put back its deadline to agree a report after a lengthy meeting to resolve difficulties ended just before midnight last night.

News • 03 Dec 15

The Committee is aiming to publish its report on 20 January next year

Banking committee reaches agreement on report

Members of the Oireachtas banking inquiry have reached agreement on producing a final report.

News • 23 Nov 15

Former governor of the Central Bank John Hurley has been giving evidence to the Banking Inquiry

Hurley cannot recall 'full guarantee' requests

Former governor of the Central Bank John Hurley has told the Banking Inquiry that he cannot recall any financial institution asking him for a "full guarantee".

News • 05 Nov 15

A Government source said the coalition are aware a unified approach would serve their best interests

Government spokesman hints at spring election

A Government spokesperson has said that the election, whenever it is called, will be at a time that is in the best interests of the country.

Business • 09 Oct 15

Banking Inquiry has cost €3.8m so far

The Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis has said its running costs to date totalled €3.876m.

Business • 08 Oct 15

Mr Allen said the whistleblower report contained very serious allegations but it was made up of a good deal of suspicion and much less in the way of hard information

No substance to inquiry whistleblower allegations

A review into allegations made by a whistleblower of impropriety at the banking inquiry, has concluded that they contain no substance whatsoever.

Business • 04 Sep 15

Former Irish Nationwide boss Michael Fingleton appeared before the banking inquiry today

Fingleton tells banking inquiry he 'feels wronged'

Former Irish Nationwide boss Michael Fingleton has told the banking inquiry that in some circumstances he could approve loans of €1m before the building society's board was notified.

News • 02 Sep 15

Green Party leader and former Cabinet Minister Eamon Ryan

Banking Inquiry asks Ryan for Anglo notes

The Banking Inquiry has written to former Cabinet Minister Eamon Ryan requesting copies of his notes on Anglo Irish Bank.

News • 26 Aug 15

Mike Aynsley said IBRC had been encouraged to accelerate wind downs and disposals at the banks

Dept wanted asset sold below top bid - Aynsley

Former IBRC chief executive Mike Aynsley has told the banking inquiry the Department of Finance wanted an asset sold for €100m less than the top bid.

News • 30 Jul 15

The inquiry said it had received the legal opinion from the DPP on David Drumm's statement

DPP opposed to publication of Drumm statement

It is understood the Director of Public Prosecutions remains opposed to the publication of David Drumm's statement to the banking inquiry, in an update received by the committee.

News • 30 Jul 15

Mary Harney and John Gormley appeared before the banking inquiry today

Harney admits governments made mistakes

Former minister Mary Harney has told the banking inquiry that previous governments she was involved with made mistakes, which she certainly regretted.

News • 29 Jul 15

It is understood the committee has decided to admit David Drumm's written statement

Inquiry rejects Drumm's video link evidence offer

It is understood the banking inquiry has decided to reject the offer from David Drumm, the former CEO of Anglo Irish Bank, to give evidence by video link.

News • 28 Jul 15