Fire inquiry delayed by safety fears

SAFETY fears could delay by months a full investigation into a fire at a derelict recycling plant in Lismore, said gardaí yesterday.

Calls were made, meanwhile, for a public inquiry into the background to the blaze.

With smoke continuing to emerge yesterday from the site of the fire, which broke out late on Sunday night, residents of an evacuated housing estate in the Co Waterford town returned to their homes after being assured there was no risk to their health.