Colm O’Toole’s efforts to evacuate Stardust patrons acknowledged

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Colm O’Toole’s efforts to tackle the Stardust fire and help patrons evacuate were acknowledged by lawyers acting for families of the deceased during the inquest on 30 June 2023.

He said the extinguisher had no effect and that he tried to direct people towards an exit through the dispense bar. He had received no fire training, according to his evidence.

The report described his testimony at the inquest.