British government experts called in to investigate the Stardust nightclub fire were concerned it could become embarrassing if criticisms had to be made of the Irish Government. They also stressed they would have to keep the UK home office, department of the environment, and police informed. In principle, I can see no reason why FRS should not undertake,” the memo states, adding a question mark over payment. The documents, held in the British National Archives, also show the close ties between FRS and the other fire experts involved in the tribunal. Mr Nice said he had no objection, as he knew Mr Tucker, who was a former FRS staff member.

Source: Irish Examiner September 10, 2018 03:00 UTC