After being boxed into a “take it or leave it” offer for the guts of 40 years ago, Stardust survivors say they now face into a redress scheme based on that same “flawed” principle. This week, a redress scheme for survivors of the tragedy, where 48 young people lost their lives following a fire at a north Dublin nightclub in 1981, formally opened. Just a few days before the 45th anniversary of the disaster, minister for justice Jim O’Callaghan announced the redress scheme for survivors of the Stardust fire in a move that blindsided these very survivors. If you signed up to this Government scheme to offer redress, then you had to give up your court case. "Phase Two (Ex-Gratia Stardust Recognition Payment Scheme) for survivors is open for applications since Monday, February 16.. Full details, including terms and conditions, frequently asked questions and contact details, are available at www.stardustrecognitionpayment.ie.

Source: Irish Examiner February 21, 2026 14:23 UTC