40 Years Waiting for Justice”: Stardust Survivor Challenges €20,000 Payment Scheme - 05/08/2026
Almost 100 people who survived the Stardust nightclub fire have now received payments under a State recognition scheme, with more than 450 applications submitted since it opened earlier this year.The Stardust Recognition Payment Scheme provides a payment of €20,000 to those who were at the nightclub on the night of the tragedy, in recognition of what the Government describes as delays in delivering truth and justice.However, the scheme has faced criticism from some survivors who argue that a flat payment does not reflect the vastly different experiences of those affected, particularly those…
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