Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 February 2017
104. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the commitment in the programme for Government on setting up an inquiry into the Stardust tragedy. [3074/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 'Programme for a Partnership Government' committed the Government to have full regard to "...any new evidence which emerges which would be likely to definitively establish the cause of the fire at Stardust".
Since the passing of a motion by Dáil Éireann on 26th January 2017 which called on the Government "...to meet with the Stardust Relatives’ and Victims Committee regarding the new and updated evidence they have uncovered...", a meeting took place between the Stardust Relatives and Victims' Committee and officials from my Department on 9th February. A further meeting involving the Taoiseach and myself will be arranged with the Stardust Relatives and Victims' Committee as soon as possible.
In addition, discussions are underway to secure an appropriate independent person to undertake the task of assessing whether or not new evidence exists that would justify establishing a Commission of Investigation. As these discussions are ongoing, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage.
