‘Department did not block earlier inquiry’ into Stardust, says Justice dept

The Department of Justice has insisted it did not block a fresh inquiry into the Stardust tragedy as far back as 2009.

‘Department did not block earlier inquiry’ into Stardust, says Justice dept

Last night, officials maintained the department did not seek the removal of a recommendation for a new inquiry into the fire from a Government-sponsored report by a leading lawyer.

The insistence comes as the Government agreed to ask a former criminal judge to assess whether new evidence from the victims’ families merits a State Commission of Inquiry, thus avoiding the resignation of Minister Finian McGrath.

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