John Furley gives evidence at Stardust inquest

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John Furley gave evidence at the coroner's court during inquests into the deaths of 48 people in the Stardust fire.

The report said he was questioned about conflicting accounts of how easily exit five could be opened at the Dublin nightclub.

Mr Furley said he did not recall gardaí applying increased pressure during a further conversation on 20 February 1981.

He was stood down after a short break, and the inquests later heard evidence from Alan Maher and Joseph McGrane.

The proceedings were reported on 6 July 2023.