Taoiseach pushed on public inquiry into Creeslough explosion

Their families are meeting Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan on Wednesday

At Leaders’ Questions, Micheál Martin was pushed by Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald about the lack of progress on a public inquiry.

The Taoiseach has said he will meet with the families of those killed and injured in
the Creeslough explosion, but said it would be problematic to hold a public inquiry while a criminal investigation is ongoing.

Four men, three women and three children aged between five and 59 died in the explosion at a building complex in the Co Donegal village on October 7, 2022.