Phelim Kinahan gave Stardust inquest evidence on fire

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Phelim Kinahan gave evidence to Dublin Coroner’s Court on 22 June 2023 about the Stardust fire and his belief it was deliberately started to distract staff so people could rob the bars.

Kinahan said he recalled six exits, with the main door staffed and five others. He confirmed that doors were sometimes locked or made to look locked with chains to deter people entering without paying.

Asked about a remark he had previously said he heard club manager Eamon Butterly make, Kinahan said he thought Butterly shared his view that the fire was started to distract barmen while people robbed the bars.