Phelim Kinahan gives Stardust fire inquest evidence on doors

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Phelim Kinahan gave evidence at Dublin Coroner’s Court on 22 June 2023 about the Stardust fire and its exit doors.

Kinahan confirmed there were six exit doors: a staffed main entrance and five others. The report said doors were locked or made to look locked by chains looped over the bars, amid concern about people entering without paying.

Asked whether staffing each of the five doors had been considered, Kinahan said it had been discussed but, to the best of his knowledge, deemed too expensive.