Retired judge will probe new Stardust evidence

The Government is to appoint a retired judge to investigate claims of new evidence into the 1981 Stardust fire which claimed 48 lives.

Retired judge will probe new Stardust evidence

Following rows between the Independent Alliance and Fine Gael, the Coalition agreed it will establish a Commission of Inquiry, should the judge recommend it.

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald and Minister of State Finian McGrath have agreed a Dáil countermotion on the matter following discussions.

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