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Varadkar says refusal by Mother and Baby Homes commissioners to face Oireachtas is 'deeply regrettable'

The committee members found out about the refusal in the media.

A first invitation was sent in February and a second in June

Both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste have urged the commissioners to answer questions

Oireachtas committee members unaware of the invite refusal until after the letter was reported

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Jun 11th 2021, 8:02 PM