Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the basis of the word "rough" in the Senator's question, given the previous experience., it would certainly be some months. Work needs to be done on the establishment of the commission, its membership, office and staff. One can look at the establishment of other recent bodies, such as the Legal Services Regulatory Authority. I do not believe it can be done within six or eight months. It may be any time beyond that, but that is subject to circumstances. That is the most reasonable stab I can give it.