Ms Marie-Claire Maney:

Desire and reality are two different things. If I had more commissioners the desire would be to complete the process within nine months to year. That is probably realistic in terms of the process. It takes time for people to get their case bundles together and to engage barristers. The Deputy is now getting an understanding of the process. A case that is worth less than €1,000 should be in and out fairly quickly and should take three to six months. In cases involving sums of €1 billion to €6 billion, it took those involved 11 months just to prepare for the hearing. It is apples and pears. There is a huge spectrum. On average, I would like things to be in and out within an year. That is the desire. As I say, the reality is somewhat different.