The TD whose allegations led to a Commission of Inquiry into IBRC has welcomed what she says is a "positive engagement" by the Government.
Catherine Murphy was speaking after a meeting with Michael Noonan to discuss the terms of reference for the inquiry.
Opposition TDs want the inquiry to have a broader remit, and investigate relationships between the bank and the Department of Finance.
But Deputy Murphy says her meeting with Michael Noonan was a good one - and some of her concerns have been dealt with:
Earlier opposition TDs had warned that the government could not delay the inquiry beyond the next general election - while also asking for more items to be added to its terms of reference.
Our political correspondent Gavan Reilly filed this report.
