Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

No. It is because a number of cases were raised that people felt should be included in the terms of the reference. The Deputy will appreciate that the two main principal law officers in this State were the subject of protected disclosures, but other cases have been raised. On discussing those, we were able to expand the terms of reference but it might be necessary - I cannot confirm this as it is a matter for the sole member himself once the tribunal is set up - that there would be a module B attached to it, but, clearly, if there were elements in module 1 that were going to be referenced in module 2, then that could not apply, but the opportunity is there for that. The sole member is confident that he can do the main section inside nine months, but it is entirely a matter for him. When he was considering doing the commission of investigation in the first instance, his assumption was that he would have it finished entirely in the nine-month period and then be free to return to his duties in the Supreme Court. This tribunal will obviously take longer and it would involve having the terms of reference approved in a way that allows for other cases to be dealt with.