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Creeslough tragedy

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Permission granted for new service station next to site of Creeslough tragedy

Permission granted for new service station next to site of Creeslough tragedy

Several families bereaved by the 2022 explosion had objected to the application saying it would be “profoundly insulting and disrespectful.”

Justice Minister defends his actions regarding Creeslough families

Justice Minister defends his actions regarding Creeslough families

When asked about his “insensitive comments” when he declined to meet the Creeslough families, the Minister said that he wanted to get justice for the families and the only way to do that was to go through the court process.

My job is not to be sensitive, says Minister for Justice

My job is not to be sensitive, says Minister for Justice

Jim O’Callaghan was responding to criticism from the Creeslough families, who say he rejected a request for a further meeting.

Planning to be submitted for new service station adjacent to site of Creeslough tragedy

Planning to be submitted for new service station adjacent to site of Creeslough tragedy

Families of Creeslough tragedy victims outraged after being refused hearing

Families of Creeslough tragedy victims outraged after being refused hearing

Families of Creeslough victims lodge objection to new station with An Bord Pleanála

Families of Creeslough victims lodge objection to new station with An Bord Pleanála

Creeslough families are 'troubled beyond description' over site redevelopment, solicitor says

Creeslough families are 'troubled beyond description' over site redevelopment, solicitor says

Creeslough families plead with Justice Minister to meet them before general election

Creeslough families plead with Justice Minister to meet them before general election

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Last month, a solicitor representing the families of seven of the 10 people who died wrote to Minister McEntee's office requesting the establishment of a public inquiry.