Press release
Stardust commemoration confirmed for June 23rd
From Department of the Taoiseach
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From Department of the Taoiseach
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A remembrance ceremony in honour of the 48 victims of the Stardust disaster will take place on Sunday June 23rd.
The arrangements for the ceremony are currently being finalised in consultation with the families’ representatives however a date has now been agreed.
Taoiseach Simon Harris said: “At the meeting I held with the families of the stardust victims in government buildings on Saturday 20th April, we committed to holding a special Remembrance Ceremony. I’m really happy that has now been confirmed.”
“This will be a moment to remember those who lost their lives but I also hope it will be a moment for those injured, those who fought to save lives and those who fought for decades to have the 48 victims and their good names fully vindicated.”
“I will lead the government attendees at the official event and I hope that this, along with the official state apology delivered in the Dáil , will show 2024 to be the year where Ireland put right our duty to all involved in Stardust.”