Stardust's emergency exits in spotlight as witness questioned on ‘chasm’ in his account

Family and friends involved in the stardust fire inquests at the Coroners Court inquiry into the tragedy at The Rotunda Pillar Room on Parnell Square, Dublin, in May. A consensus has emerged on a number of points at the Stardust inquests. File photo: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Some witnesses at the Stardust inquests are in and out of court in 30 minutes. Some are there for days.

At this stage, the jury in the Pillar Room at Dublin’s Rotunda Hospital has heard from numerous staff members there on the night of the fire in February 1981. Barmen, waitresses, glass washers, doormen.