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Stardust Families finally receive long-awaited State apology after four decades of waiting

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After over 40 years, Taoiseach Simon Harris issues a formal State apology to the families of the Stardust fire tragedy victims in a heartfelt gesture towards healing.

In a touching moment of closure, the families of the Stardust disaster victims gathered in the Dáil today to finally hear the State's official apology. Taoiseach Simon Harris, in a moving statement, expressed his hope that the apology would aid in the healing process that has been long overdue. The tragedy, dating back to 1981 when 48 people lost their lives in the nightclub fire, has left a lasting scar on the community. Harris's sincerity in addressing the families' pain marks a significant step towards justice and closure.

Despite the decades of advocacy for justice, it was only last week that an inquest ruled the deaths as unlawful killings, further underlining the gravity of the tragedy. The families' relentless campaign for accountability has finally culminated in this much-needed apology. The commemoration plans announced by the Taoiseach signify a commitment to remember the victims and honor their legacy.

Simon Harris's genuine empathy has been praised by a relative of a victim, highlighting his sincere efforts to support the families. The State's acknowledgment of its past failures brings a sense of relief to the long-suffering families, paving the way for a new chapter of healing and remembrance. As the families sit in the visitor's gallery for this historic event, the sincerity and gravity of the State apology resonate deeply with all those affected by the Stardust tragedy.

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Stardust families were 'failed for over four decades', says Harris ... (The Irish Times)

Taoiseach visited site of the 1981 fire on eve of statement to Dáil which he said 'I really hope can help aid the healing process'

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Stardust families to receive State apology in Dáil today (Newstalk)

The families of those killed in the Stardust disaster will be in the Dáil today to hear an official apology from the State.

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Taoiseach to issue long-awaited State apology to families of ... (Limerick Leader)

Plans will be drawn up to commemorate the Stardust disaster, as Taoiseach Simon Harris will today issue a State apology at 2pm to the families of the ...

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Taoiseach to issue State apology to families of Stardust victims (Roscommon Herald)

48 people were killed when the blaze ripped through the Dublin nightclub in 1981. After a more than 40-year campaign for justice, last week an inquest found ...

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Families of Stardust victims to receive official state apology this ... (FM104)

It comes after last weeks inquest found the victims were unlawfully killed. Simon Harris is due to make a formal apology to Stardust survivors this ...

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Taoiseach says Stardust families have been 'failed' ahead of State ... (Irish Mirror)

Taoiseach Simon Harris will issue a State apology to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic fire in the Stardust nightclub in Artane, ...

Taoiseach says Stardust relatives have been 'failed' ahead of State ... (Dublin Live)

Simon Harris is set to issue a State apology to the families of the victims of Stardust nightclub fire today.

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Taoiseach hopes State apology can help 'healing process' for ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Speaking on Tuesday morning on his way in to Cabinet, Mr Harris said he is keen to deliver an apology to the victims, survivors and families.

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Stardust: Harris hopes State apology can 'aid healing process' as he ... (The Irish Times)

Families of victims have been invited to Dáil Éireann today and will be sitting in the visitor's gallery for the State apology.

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Stardust: Harris only 'sincere' Taoiseach since tragedy (Newstalk)

Simon Harris is the first Taoiseach who is “sincere” in his desire to help the Stardust families, one relative has said.

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'We need justice to be served' - Stardust families (RTE.ie)

Taoiseach Simon Harris will deliver a formal State apology to the families and victims of the Stardust fire tragedy in the Dáil this afternoon.

Stardust families gather at Dáil as Taoiseach hopes State apology ... (Independent.ie)

Taoiseach Simon Harris will deliver a State apology to the families and victims of the Stardust fire tragedy in the Dáil this afternoon.

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Taoiseach 'Deeply Sorry' To Stardust Families For State Failings (TodayFM)

Taoiseach Simon Harris has apologised on behalf of the State to the families and friends of those who died in the Stardust fire 43 years ago.

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Stardust fire: Simon Harris to give state apology (BBC News)

Simon Harris will give a formal State apology to families and victims of the Stardust fire in the Dáil.

'We are sorry': Simon Harris makes State apology to families of ... (Irish Examiner)

Forty-eight people were killed when the blaze ripped through the Dublin nightclub in 1981.

Simon Harris delivers State apology to Stardust families (FM104)

48 young people died in the fire at the Artane nightclub in February 1981. Last week an inquest jury returned a verdict of unlawful killing on all 48 victims.

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Simon Harris delivers State apology to Stardust families (LMFM)

48 young people died in the fire at the Artane nightclub in February 1981. Last week an inquest jury returned a verdict of unlawful killing on all 48 victims.

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Simon Harris gives state apology to families of Stardust fire victims (The Irish Times)

The taoiseach Simon Harris has delivered a formal apology to the families and victims of the Stardust fire in the Dáil. Video: Oireachtas TV.

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Truth around Stardust finally revealed - McDonald (RTE.ie)

The truth around the fatal fire at the Stardust nightclub has finally been revealed after being obstructed by successive governments, according to Sinn Féin ...

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Irish PM Simon Harris apologises to families for their 'living ... (Sky News)

The Irish premier has apologised on behalf of the state over the 1981 Stardust nightclub fire in which 48 people died. A decades-long fight for justice ...

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'Bittersweet' moment for Stardust families as Dail reflects on 1981 ... (Limerick Leader)

Bittersweet was how many families described the state apology given to relatives of the 48 people who died in the 1981 Stardust fire.

Charles Haughey's son Seán regrets 'fraught' relations with Stardust ... (Independent.ie)

Fianna Fáil TD Seán Haughey has said he regrets having “fraught” relations at times with the families of the victims of the Stardust tragedy.

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'Bittersweet' day for Stardust families as Taoiseach Simon Harris ... (Independent.ie)

The victims, survivors and families of the Stardust tragedy have hailed a “bittersweet” day after Taoiseach Simon Harris issued a State apology in the Dáil.

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'Bittersweet' moment for Stardust families as Dáil reflects on 1981 ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Bittersweet was how many families described the state apology given to relatives of the 48 people who died in the 1981 Stardust fire.

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Stardust families welcome belated State apology - and say ... (The Irish Times)

'The institutions of this State failed you,' says Taoiseach Simon Harris.

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Stardust families listened sombrely as Taoiseach Simon Harris's ... (Independent.ie)

Stardust families listened sombrely as Taoiseach Simon Harris's 'genuine' words marked a step towards closure · Get unlimited access · Related topics · More Irish ...

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Inside Politics: Harris shows he can project empathy in Stardust ... (The Irish Times)

Focus for the Stardust families now turns to accountability as they welcome the belated State apology.

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Harris to write 'personal apology' to Stardust families (RTE.ie)

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he will write a "personal" letter of apology to Stardust families in the aftermath of his State apology in the Dáil.

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Michael McGrath says Stardust victims' redress scheme is ... (Independent.ie)

Finance Minister Michael McGrath has said it is “appropriate” that there would now be a redress scheme to compensate the families of those who died in the ...

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Stardust campaigner says she does not accept apologies from two ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Ms Keegan said that former Taoiseach Charlie Haughey had caused a lot of damage when he called for a tribunal on the day that her sisters Mary and Martina ...

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Stardust fire disaster: Taoiseach to issue personal apologies to ... (The Irish Times)

Families will be contacted over supports such as counselling and what form a national commemoration should take, says Simon Harris.

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Stardust families to get counselling and personal apology letter from ... (Independent.ie)

Families of Stardust victims will get counselling as well as a personal apology letter from Taoiseach Simon Harris.

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Stardust campaigner refuses to accept apologies of local TDs Seán ... (thejournal.ie)

A STARDUST SURVIVOR, Antoinette Keegan, has said she does not accept the apologies from Fianna Fáil TD Seán Haughey and Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton as she ...

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Harris to write 'personal apology' to Stardust families (RTE.ie)

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he will write a "personal" letter of apology to Stardust families in the aftermath of his State apology in the Dáil.

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Taoiseach to deliver letters of apology to Stardust survivors and ... (Irish Examiner)

Simon Harris issued a state apology to the families and survivors in the Dáil this week.

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Fianna Fáil minister puts emphasis on future after Stardust families ... (Kildare Nationalist)

Stardust campaigner Antoinette Keegan said former taoiseach Charlie Haughey's son Sean 'shouldn't have spoke' to the Dáil…

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Fianna Fail minister puts emphasis on future after Stardust families ... (TipperaryLive.ie)

Charlie Haughey was taoiseach at the time of the Stardust fire and commissioned the tribunal of inquiry led by Mr Justice Ronan Keane that concluded the cause ...

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