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Stardust inquiry

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Deputy Crowe urged progress on an independent inquiry and answers for Stardust families after decades of waiting. The Minister said the Attorney General is corresponding with the families this week and acknowledged their continuing difficulties.

I wish to raise the Stardust fire of 38 years ago, in which 48 people were killed. Yesterday, families gathered outside the Attorney General's office expecting an announcement, which they had also expected over the summer months. These families have been seeking answers and an independent inquiry for a long time. They are getting older and they want answers now. I hope that the response of from the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, will be positive news.

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I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. This awful disaster occurred in 1981, which is hard to believe. I remember it. The Attorney General is corresponding with the Stardust families this week. I regret I do not have any further information. Obviously, we all understand the difficulties still facing the families.

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