President hosted majority of relatives and friends of 48 people who died in fire, thanking them for ‘tenacity’ in their fight for truth

The system must be changed so victims don’t have to campaign for decades to get justice and redress and so those liable can be held to account

In his first big interview as Taoiseach, the Fine Gael leader hints at his ‘big ideas’ on childcare, housing and infrastructural projects

Authors Sean Murray, Christine Bohan and Nicky Ryan have conducted extensive research into records going back more than half a century, and spent long hours interviewing many of those involved in the justice campaign

Solicitor Darragh Mackin led negotiations with Government and says agreement reflects ‘unprecedented miscarriage of justice’

Forty-eight people died in a fire in the Stardust nightclub in north Dublin in February 1981

After 122 days of sittings, a jury found all 48 victims, aged between 16 and 27, unlawfully killed

Costs relate to emergency application by former Stardust manager challenging decision of Dublin city coroner

Commemorations were led by President Michael D Higgins who will invite survivors and victims’ families to Áras an Uachtaráin in Autumn

‘Two-phased’ approach will see payment in respect of victims followed by phase for survivors

Event will include performances by musicians such as Christy Moore, violinist Zoe Conway and uileann piper Kevin Rowsome

Sammy Wheelock says he takes inspiration from the Stardust families and that ‘justice should be done’ over his brother’s death

Families describe move as ‘very welcome’ following inquest verdict in April

Television: Three-part film’s strength comes in never falling into ghoulishness or sensationalism

Derek Mooney explores climate catastrophe while young offenders Conor and Jock return to our screens

Time to show our appreciation

The original findings from the 1982 report that the fire was started deliberately have been debunked

Radio review: the Liveline host’s snap judgment on Simon Harris’s State apology somehow captures the wider mood

If Simon Harris is serious about his stated intention to make amends for the 43-year wait endured by the Stardust families, he should take the opportunity to fundamentally reform the service

Inquest verdicts of unlawful killings following 1981 blaze has brought investigations ‘back to the fore’, says Garda chief