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State Apology

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<p>Christine Keegan, who lost two daughters in the fire at the Stardust nightclub, died before learning the outcome of the recent inquests Picture: RollingNews.ie</p>

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Paul Hosford: Stardust families' 'guard is up' to see what Taoiseach will do next
On Tuesday, the words Christine Keegan had prepared for the inquests, but never got to deliver, were put on the Dáil record by Taoiseach Simon Harris
<p>Taoiseach Simon Harris issues a State apology to the families of the victims of the Stardust fire. Picture: Oireachtas TV/PA</p>

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Mick Clifford: Genuine sorrow for Stardust victims, but has anything changed?
<p>Families of the Stardust survivors and victims outside Government Buildings prior to a meeting with Taoiseach Simon Harris on Saturday. After the meeting, they said they had been invited to the Dáil on Tuesday for an official apology.</p>

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