The Morris tribunal into allegations of Garda corruption in Co Donegal has been delayed because of difficulties hiring staff.
The head of the tribunal, Mr Justice Frederick Morris, said in his interim report that he "had experienced difficulties in obtaining sanction to employ administrative personnel. This fact has held up the work of the tribunal."
However, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr McDowell, said all vacancies were now being filled.
Mr Justice Morris said he hoped the work of the tribunal would be finished "in 12 to 18 months".
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When the tribunal begins its hearings later this autumn, they will be held at Belfield Office Park, Clonskeagh, Dublin.