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# balcony collapse

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# Berkeley
'The balcony collapse that killed my daughter was not an isolated event'
A new law aimed at preventing further tragedies was signed in today.
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Sep 15th 2016, 8:09 PM
# balcony collapse
California Senate unanimously passes construction reform bill after Berkeley tragedy
The bill hopes to ensure greater oversight and improve building standards by identifying “bad actors” in the industry.
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Sep 1st 2016, 1:11 PM
# new safety laws
'I miss my friends so much': Berkeley balcony survivor speaks out about tragedy
“My birthday will always be their anniversary.”
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Aug 10th 2016, 8:01 PM
# Berkeley Balcony Collapse
'My daughter and her friends should still be alive'
Jackie Donohoe’s daughter Ashley and Ashley’s cousin Olivia Burke died after the accident in June 2015.
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Jun 22nd 2016, 7:57 AM
# Berkeley
Three young Irish women who rented Berkeley apartment sue over tragic balcony collapse
It was “only by the grace of God” that Caroline Conlan, Cliodhna Maloney and Aisling Tallon were not enveloped in the collapse.
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Apr 12th 2016, 11:32 AM
# compensation
Berkeley mayor says balcony victims' families should be paid 'as much as possible'
Yesterday it was confirmed that no criminal charges are going to be brought forward in the case.
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Mar 30th 2016, 10:02 PM
# Home
'We are truly very humbled by your kindness': Berkeley victim Clodagh Cogley settling in back in Dublin
Clodagh’s family shared a photo of her on the Golden Gate Bridge and thanked everyone for their generosity.
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Aug 14th 2015, 3:07 PM
# Berkeley
Mark English pays emotional tribute to UCD classmates who died in Berkeley tragedy
English was in college with Lorcan Miller and Eimear Walsh.
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Jul 30th 2015, 4:35 PM
# Berkeley
Berkeley parents: J1 students are 'genuine heroes who responded tenderly to the needs of our children'
The families of students injured in the Berkeley balcony collapse have expressed their thanks.
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Jul 27th 2015, 8:04 AM
# raising funds
Last night's concert for the Berkeley survivors was packed out... Here's how it went
Even if you weren’t there, you can still donate.
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Jul 24th 2015, 10:17 AM
# fundraiser
Friends of Berkeley survivors are putting on a show tonight and bands are chipping in
You can donate as well even if you’re not there.
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Jul 23rd 2015, 10:05 PM
# aoife beary
'She has good and bad days' - Berkeley victim's cousin says she faces long road to recovery
A fundraising event is being held in Donnybrook in Dublin this weekend.
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Jul 22nd 2015, 7:46 AM
# berkeley survivor
'Jack faces a very tough ordeal in the months ahead'
He was one of several people injured in the tragic balcony collapse.
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Jul 10th 2015, 8:57 AM
# aoife beary
Berkeley survivor is coming out of coma and communicating with her parents
She is currently in the ICU.
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Jul 9th 2015, 7:34 AM
# the academy
Friends organise benefit concert for Clodagh Cogley and Berkeley survivors
Jape and the Dublin Gospel Choir are going to perform.
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Jul 3rd 2015, 9:52 AM
# balcony collapse
Family of Berkeley survivor Clodagh Cogley post photos of her progress
The Trinity College student plans to return to Dublin after her treatment in San Francisco.
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Jul 2nd 2015, 3:52 PM
# Berkeley
Company that built Berkeley complex seeks restraining order against investigators
Segue Construction is concerned that evidence might be altered in the absence of a company representative.
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Jul 1st 2015, 11:33 AM
# dry rot
'This is a criminal investigation': Property developers to be examined in balcony collapse inquiry
The DA has denied the investigation is the result of pressure from Ireland.
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Jun 26th 2015, 8:36 AM
# U-turn
Police WILL be investigating the Berkeley balcony collapse after all
They’ll be part of investigations led by the District Attorney’s Office.
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Jun 25th 2015, 7:39 AM
# Berkeley
District attorney to examine balcony collapse as report blames rotten wood
Berkeley Police Department has said no criminal investigation is being carried out.
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Jun 24th 2015, 8:11 AM
# Berkeley
Eimear Walsh funeral hears of kind-hearted, generous and fun-loving young woman
Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the life of the 21-year-old woman in Foxrock today.
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Jun 23rd 2015, 8:50 PM
# balcony collapse
Six Irish students remain in Californian hospitals, two still in serious condition
Six Irish students remain in American hospitals.
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Jun 23rd 2015, 8:00 AM
# Berkeley
Bodies of four Berkeley tragedy victims arrive home
Their families have thanked everyone for their support.
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Jun 21st 2015, 10:00 PM
# Rallying Around
Berkeley tragedy victims were "the products of what is best in Irish families"
The Irish community, and those further afield, have rallied to support the families and the seven who remain injured in hospital.
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Jun 20th 2015, 7:55 PM
# Coming Home
Bodies of Berkeley tragedy victims to be flown home
The families of four of the victims attended a vigil for them last night and a funeral for two of the students will take place later today.
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Jun 20th 2015, 8:07 AM
# Rest In Peace
Remains of four students killed at Berkeley will arrive in Dublin on Sunday morning
The remains are to be released to families this evening.
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Jun 19th 2015, 10:50 PM
# Berkeley
'It's such a sad time, I feel it all over the country' - Enda Kenny
The Taoiseach says he intends to meet the bereaved families whenever it is appropriate to do so.
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Jun 19th 2015, 1:55 PM
# RIP
Ireland rallies around to support families of Berkeley tragedy
Books of condolences have been opened throughout the country.
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Jun 18th 2015, 10:40 PM
# Berkeley
Collapsed balcony that killed six was 'meant for decoration' claims former city official
The mayor of the city said the wood supporting the balcony was likely rotted.
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Jun 18th 2015, 7:51 AM
# balcony collapse
Berkeley Mayor says fatal balcony collapse was 'more than likely' caused by water damage
Investigators believe the wood was not sealed properly at the time of construction.
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Jun 17th 2015, 11:01 PM
# Berkeley
The New York Times says it never intended to blame victims of the Berkeley tragedy
The paper said the deaths “cast a pall” on the J1 visa programme, which the students were travelling on.
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Jun 17th 2015, 7:45 PM
# Insurance
J1 students directly affected by Berkeley tragedy can get a free flight back to Ireland
Medical expenses of up to €7.5 million will also be covered by insurance.
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Jun 17th 2015, 3:45 PM
Voices
Insensitive reporting over the Berkeley tragedy was akin to victim blaming
Controversial media coverage in Ireland the US has caused widespread offence in the aftermath of six young people losing their lives.
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Jun 17th 2015, 8:30 AM
# Berkeley
'We will all share the loss': Tributes paid to Irish students tragically killed in balcony collapse
A book of condolences is to open in Dublin tomorrow.
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Jun 17th 2015, 7:45 AM
# Berkeley
Irish students killed in balcony collapse named by US authorities
A press conference was held by the Office of the Coroner in Oakland.
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Jun 16th 2015, 11:28 PM
# Chelsea
Two dead after balcony collapses in London
A further six people were injured.
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Nov 21st 2014, 2:28 PM