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Eamon Butterly tells Stardust inquest that management was not 'up to dealing with fire'

Summary

During the Stardust inquest, former manager Eamon Butterly testified that club management was not prepared for a fire and was "not fit for purpose." He admitted that the only plan for a blaze was to call the fire brigade and that management's response to minor issues involved locking doors while patrons were inside, an action he described as an "extreme reaction." Butterly denied knowing how to give fire instructions and said he was not qualified. He claimed that the fire brigade or an inspector would have provided guidance if it had been sought. Butterly also stated that the doors were reportedly open at 11:30 pm, and that the club's carpet tiles were chosen for their appearance rather than fire safety, although he acknowledged price influence. He maintained that he had no knowledge of the manufacturer's warnings about the tiles' fire rating.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Eamon Butterly tells Stardust inquest that management was not 'up to dealing with fire'. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 2023-10-07 Publication

Why: "Because you know that to be so, and you know that Tom Kennan never told you that he unlocked the doors, because he didn't. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report