11.   He was unaware that a Garda inquiry was being conducted into the allegation, he added.

12.   THE IMPACT Mr Trevor Graham, one of two planning inspectors appointed to conduct the inquiry, chaired the meeting and explained how the inquiry could be organised.

13.   And on Wednesday, the Texas Board of Professional Engineers voted to conduct an inquiry to determine whether state engineering laws were violated.

14.   Because the ship sails under a Panamanian flag and sank in international waters, the inquiry is being conducted by Panamanian authorities, a Coast Guard spokesman said.

15.   Besides exempting the panel from House rules on seeking contempt citations, the panel is considering creating a subcommittee to conduct the inquiry.

16.   Biden said the best way to ensure the inquiry is conducted properly is for lawmakers to proceed in a manner that is fair and consistent with the Constitution.

17.   Both have records of bipartisan approaches on issues and should be encouraged to conduct their inquiries in that spirit.

18.   Both senators said that they were satisfied to have the Department of Defense inspector general conduct that inquiry.

19.   A separate inquiry is being conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board.