Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

More than 40 years ago, 48 young people went for a night out to the Stardust and they never came home. The families and loved ones have been waiting more than 40 years for the truth and justice for their loved ones. The latest delay in the Stardust inquest, because the Legal Aid Board has refused to release funding to the legal team for the families, is completely unacceptable. Funding has been released for all of the other parties in the inquest so they can prepare properly for it. The families need to be treated fairly and equally. After 40 years, they should not be left waiting any longer. Will the Government ask the Legal Aid Board to release funding to the families of the 48 people who never came home from the Stardust?

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