Stardust Fire
Dail Éireann — 2026-01-27
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Barry Heneghan (IND), Dublin Bay North

I welcome phase 1 and the work done by the previous Government. It is now on to this Government and the Minister’s Department. The core issue is that the commitment made to survivors has not been honoured, in their opinion. I know from speaking to some of the survivors in my constituency that people were told that phase 2 was progressing and that proposals were imminent. However, the engagement has not been continuing with the solicitors involved. Can the Minister explain exactly what is delaying the process? Is it legal advice or costings, is it internal departmental approvals, or is it a decision we need to push for? Why is the Department not communicating with the solicitors? The lack of engagement is deeply concerning. I visited some of the houses, including Antoinette Keegan’s house. She welcomed me in. I know that losing her family members still haunts her today. It is something she has fought for her whole life. Will the Minister give a commitment that there will be engagement with the survivors’ legal team?

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Sitting date: 2026-01-27