Eamon Butterly denies lying during Stardust inquest

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Eamon Butterly denied lying during evidence at the Dublin District Coroner’s Court inquest, reported on 28 September 2023, into the fire that killed 48 people.

During questioning about differing accounts of the club’s exit-door policy, Butterly said he would not have become involved in converting the former factory into a nightclub. He also said Tom Kennan told him the exits were unlocked at 11.30pm on the night of the fire.