Stardust inquest delayed as some relatives can't get legal aid

A video hearing held on Wednesday heard from the solicitor for 42 of the families, Darragh Mackin, who said his firm has been involved in a game of 'snakes and ladders' with the Department of Justice over access to legal aid for families. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

The Stardust inquest into the death of 48 people at a nightclub has been further delayed as some of the families of the deceased did not qualify for legal aid.

A video hearing held on Wednesday heard from the solicitor for 42 of the families, Darragh Mackin, who said his firm has been involved in a game of "snakes and ladders" with the Department of Justice over access to legal aid for families, which delayed the inquest by six months.