Simon Harris apologises 'unreservedly' to families of Stardust victims

Taoiseach Simon Harris (centre) greets families of the survivors and victims of the Stardust fire to Government Buildings in Dublin for a meeting, after they called for an official state apology, which Mr Harris has indicated he is 'eager' to be in a position to provide. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Relatives of some of the 48 people killed in a fire at Stardust tragedy in 1981 are to receive a State apology after a jury returned a verdict that they were unlawfully killed.

Families who have fought for justice for their loved ones who died in the Stardust blaze met Taoiseach Simon Harris on Saturday.