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flag A Dublin vigil honored the 48 victims of the 1981 Stardust fire, with a 2024 inquest ruling their deaths unlawful due to an electrical fault.

flag A vigil in Dublin marked the 45th anniversary of the 1981 Stardust nightclub fire, which killed 48 people. flag Wreaths were laid by emergency services, military veterans, and family members, including Claire Bird, widow of broadcaster Charlie Bird. flag A 48-second silence followed by a minute’s silence honored the victims, with music from the Dublin Fire Brigade pipe band. flag A 2024 inquest concluded the victims were unlawfully killed, with a majority attributing the fire to an electrical fault in the bar’s hot press. flag In response, An Garda Siochana’s Serious Crime Review Team is actively reviewing the case. flag The Irish government announced a 20,000 euro payment for survivors under a 16.4 million euro compensation scheme, following the completion of a 24 million euro redress program for families. flag Authorities continue to engage with affected families, expressing ongoing support.

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