'Those 47 children can go asleep...they haven't been let rest.'

Betty Bissett and Gertrude Barrett, whose children Carol and Michael both died in the Stardust fire 43 years ago, spoke to @miriamocal following a State apology in the Dáil earlier today.

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'It shouldn't be put on poor Bambi Thug's shoulders to make this decision, it should be coming from the EBU.'

Singer and actor Steve Wall is calling on Ireland to boycott the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in protest at Israel's participation.

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'Those 47 children can go asleep...they haven't been let rest.'

Betty Bissett and Gertrude Barrett, whose children Carol and Michael both died in the Stardust fire 43 years ago, spoke to @miriamocal following a State apology in the Dáil earlier today.

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Joining us now is musician and actor Steve Wall, a signatory of the petition.
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An open letter calling on Ireland's Eurovision song contestant, CUNTRY Ray, to boycott the competition over Israel's involvement, has been signed by more than 400 Irish artists. @conorWilson reports.
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A full State apology was delivered to the Stardust survivors and families by An Taoiseach today, as relatives and victims watched on.
Afterwards, Miriam O'Callaghan sat down with mothers Gertrude Barrett and Betty Bissett, who lost their children Michael Barrett and Carol Bissett
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Joining Sarah McInerney in studio now is Dara Lynott of EAIreland
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'Smart tariff uptake at just 11% despite major smart meter rollout'

1.6 million smart meters have been rolled out nationally but new figures show energy users are reluctant to switch to smart tariffs.

Louise Byrne News explores why: rte.ie/news/primetime…

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I was privileged this evening to interview Gertrude Barrett&Betty Bissett for tonight’s RTÉ Prime Time -they’ve been campaigning for 43 yrs to get justice for their children who died in the Stardust fire,Michael Barrett&Carol Bissett. It was a joy to meet Lisa Lawlor again too.

They’re smart, they’re climate-friendly and they could save householders cash – so why have just 11% of customers signed-up for electricity smart-metering? Louise Byrne News reports.
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On #rtept next, over a billion euro to install countrywide, but only one in ten households have signed up – why don't we like smart meters?
A State apology at last for the Stardust families – so was it enough?
And singer Steve Wall on why we should boycott Eurovision?
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'Smart tariff uptake at just 11% despite major smart meter rollout'

1.6 million smart meters have been rolled out nationally but new figures show energy users are reluctant to switch to smart tariffs.

Louise Byrne News explores why: rte.ie/news/primetime…

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Without missing a beat the Foreman of the jury leaned into microphone and spoke two words - unlawful killing. This long read from ⁦Conor Hunt⁩ ⁦RTÉ News⁩ - Stardust verdict - the view from inside the courtroom rte.ie/news/2024/0420…

'People simply refused to accept constantly being failed.'

Rita O'Reilly, who has covered and investigated the Stardust fire for Prime Time over decades, reflects on a major day which should have comes sooner.

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'I was like a weight was lifted off the families.'

Stardust survivor, Jim Fitzpatrick, on how he feels today following the verdict of unlawful killing.

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'An apology following today's verdict seems more than appropriate.'

Harry Robinson of Phoenix Law, which represents many of the victims' families, on whether there should be a State apology in relation to how they were treated.

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'They have been vindicated today.'

Carole Barrett, survivor of the Stardust, whose brother Michael Barrett died in the fire, on what today means to the victims and their families.

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'Killed for not speaking English': Victim in attack speaks out

We've been to Croatia to interview the other victim in the recent attack that left Josip Strok dead.

It's understood Gardaí are investigating it as a hate crime.

READ: rte.ie/news/primetime…

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And finally, Miriam O'Callaghan asks Anthony Fauci what it was like to be the top medic in the U.S. during the Covid outbreak, and his experience of being chief medical advisor to Donald Trump as President.
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