319. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Justice if the figure of €24 million is accurate in relation compensation being offered to the families of Stardust victims; if a separate payment is being made to cover legal fees incurred by the State and families; and to provide a breakdown of the amount, or if this is not possible, any estimate provided to her from the Attorney General or State Claims Agency (details supplied). [37495/24]

As announced by the Taoiseach in July, the Government approved a scheme of ex gratia redress awards totalling €24 million which has been agreed with the families’ legal representatives.

Arrangements for the disbursement of payments through the families legal representatives are being made. Separate arrangements will be made for the legal costs incurred in connection with the administration of this scheme. As this work is still ongoing, an estimate of costs in this regard is not yet available.