The banking inquiry has admitted that its final report may need to be delayed because of an internal investigation into its own operations.

The committee's final report was due to be issued in November but may be delayed, depending on the findings of a review by a senior council.

Senan Allen is looking into claims from a staff whistleblower who claims inquiry staff gave undue preference to some state bodies, when they gave evidence.

The inquiry will continue its hearings today, with former ministers Mary Harney and John Gormley among those giving evidence.