Irish PM Apologizes to Stardust Nightclub Fire Victims After Inquest Verdict

Taoiseach Simon Harris issued a formal apology, acknowledging the state's failure in the 1981 tragedy that claimed 48 lives.

The apology comes 43 years after the Stardust nightclub fire in Dublin, which killed 48 people.
A recent inquest overturned previous findings, ruling the fire was caused by an electrical fault, not arson.
Simon Harris met with over 70 people affected by the tragedy, emphasizing the state's past failures and the long struggle for truth.
The state's apology was marked by a significant moment in parliament, with politicians standing in applause.
Future actions include safety inspection recommendations and commemorations of the tragedy.