Timeline
Key dates in the inquiry's progress, assembled from its recorded milestones and hearing phases.
Hearing-phase dates are taken from the published hearing days; some earlier milestone dates are approximate where the inquiry has not published an exact date.
Milestones & hearing phases
Milestone
Hearing phase
Reports & costs
Still to come
Fennell appointed to hold the formal investigation
Report introduction records appointment on 23 November 1987; hearing opening was 1 February 1988.
Fennell public hearings concluded
Report introduction records conclusion on 24 June 1988 after 91 days. This is hearing close, not whole-inquiry closure.
Final report