RTÉ is set to alter its upcoming dramatisation of the 1981 Stardust disco fire following feedback from relatives of the victims who attended a special screening of the two-part series over the weekend.

RTÉ plans to go ahead with its controversial drama on the 1981 Stardust fire despite emotional pleas by victims’ families to have it scrapped, it emerged tonight.

THE switch clicked on, the tape started running, the questioning began and Elaine Moore's mind went blank with panic.