Leo Varadkar reserves judgment on video-link evidence

A minister has questioned whether the banking inquiry should hear evidence from David Drumm via video link, amid growing criticism the probe would be facilitating the former Anglo boss who has refused to co-operate with gardaí and authorities.

Leo Varadkar, the health minister, said he was in two minds as to whether Mr Drumm’s offer to contribute by video from the US should be accepted.

It has yet to be decided whether Mr Drumm would be sworn in under oath or whether his evidence could be tested by committee members during a video call.