Funding for Stardust families' legal teams secured after lengthy delay

Louise McDermott, whose two brothers William and George and sister Marcellla died in the fire at the Stardust, takes part in the 40th anniversary commemoration of the tragedy. Photo: Leon Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Funding for the Stardust families' legal teams has been secured after a lengthy delay.

Darragh Mackin, of Phoenix Law in Belfast, who is representing 46 families had previously said he believed it was doubtful the inquest would begin in its entirety before May if the funding disagreement was not resolved. The legal team said the Department of Justice had still failed to approve funding for barristers for the families, while other legal teams had already received theirs.