Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I have no idea how long it will take. That is a matter for the tribunal and I do not comment on the working of the tribunal at all for obvious reasons. I understand the tribunal has called two additional State witnesses, that the affected parties have been written to informing them of the intention to hear additional witnesses from the Attorney General's office and as I understand it as of this morning, no date has been set for the hearing. However, I am not in a position to comment further on how long that might take. That evidence must be given, adduced and assessed and thereafter it will be a matter for the sole member.

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