19 Mar 2015, 12:43
The Oireachtas Banking Inquiry has confirmed the initial dates for the Nexus phase of hearings.
The Nexus Phase, when the Committee will engage with institutions and individuals who had roles relating to the crisis, will focus on three broad elements — Banking Systems & Practices; Regulatory and Supervisory Systems & Practices; and Crisis management systems and policy responses — and how these three elements interacted with each other.
The hearings are scheduled to start on April 22nd when the Committee will hear from Frank Daly, Chairman, and Brendan McDonagh, Chief Executive of NAMA.
Details of the confirmed dates, names and relevant institution can be accessed here.
Committee Chairman Ciarán Lynch said: “The Committee has agreed the initial dates for the Nexus Phase of hearings which are scheduled to start on 22nd April.
“This phase of our hearings will include a move to compelling witnesses and statements and the use of evidence. Under the witness management protocol, there will be a structured witness engagement with a seven week lead-in between the notification and the public hearing. The protocol includes timescales, evidence books and technical briefings.
“Given the confidential nature of some of the Information being supplied to the Banking Inquiry for the Nexus Phase hearings, a number of security measures have been put in place at the Inquiry Support Centre including installation of security cameras, a dedicated Oireachtas usher presence, security sweeps by An Garda Síochana, full security clearance for all visitors to the office, management of electronic device usage and a robust data management protocol for access and review of documentation. This high level of security reflects the sensitive material that is required by the Committee to carry out its duties.”
Further information on the Oireachtas Banking Inquiry can be accessed on the dedicated website: www.oireachtas.ie/bankinginquiry/
Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the move, through the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.
All media enquiries in relation to the Oireachtas Banking Inquiry should be addressed to:
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Communications Unit,
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Committee Membership
Deputies
Ciarán Lynch (Chairman)
Pearse Doherty
Joe Higgins
Michael McGrath
Eoghan Murphy
Kieran O’Donnell
John Paul Phelan
Senators
Sean D Barrett
Michael D’Arcy
Marc MacSharry
Susan O’Keeffe