Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. It is a really important one and particularly important in her constituency. I am proud of the work we have done together to try to bring some level of closure at this point to families who were quite frankly abandoned for far too long in terms of the State apology and the initial phase of compensation. The Deputy is absolutely right that there was to be a phase 2 for survivors and it is important that it progresses. In fairness to the Minister, I understand he is finalising proposals for next steps but that piece around communications is important. If the Deputy will allow me, I will seek an update from the Minister for the representatives of the Stardust victims and families and come back to her.

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