The Government has started work on legislation to get the inquiry into the IBRC back on track.

Enda Kenny is to write to Opposition leaders later this week and call a meeting with them to decide on how to proceed.

The Cabinet again today discussed the issues for the commission of investigation which include confidentiality, legal privilege and the sheer volume of work to be done.

While several options have been identified a spokesperson says the solutions are far from simple - and that, as none of these options are straightforward, further work is necessary.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny told Opposition leaders in the Dáil he was keen to maximise consensus from them on how to move forward. 

A spokesperson has confirmed that a limited amount of work on legislation is already underway, but this can only be finalised after the pros and cons of each option are analysed and decided upon. 

But with just eight sitting days left in the Dáil before the Christmas break, it now looks increasingly likely that it'll be the New Year before this issue is dealt with.