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Unlawful Killing

Stardust families call for apology, Taoiseach says Government and gardaí will consider verdict

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Stardust: These were the causes of death recorded today for the 48 people who died

Eamon Butterly at the inquest in September 2023.
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How Eamon Butterly tried and failed to remove 'unlawful killing' as a verdict at Stardust inquests

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