Taoiseach pushed on public inquiry into Creeslough explosion
The Taoiseach has said he will meet with the families of those killed and injured in the Creeslough explosion, but said it would be problematic to hold a public inquiry while a criminal investigation is ongoing.
Four men, three women and three children aged between five and 59 died in the explosion at a building complex in the Co Donegal village on October 7th, 2022.
Their families are meeting Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan on Wednesday.
At Leaders’ Questions, Micheál Martin was pushed by Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald about the lack of progress on a public inquiry.
She said, following a meeting between the family and Justice Minister in April, the lawyer for some of the families said O’Callaghan had “confirmed unequivocally” he will “consider holding an inquest with a senior judge or senior coroner, something similar to Stardust”.
McDonald said “nearly three months later,...
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