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Survivor Challenges 20K Compensation | Cork News

Survivor Challenges 20K Compensation | Cork News

Published 1 week, 5 days ago
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Forty years after the Stardust fire killed 48 and left survivors like Jimmy Fitzpatrick with life-altering injuries, the government’s proposed 20,000 euro compensation—offered only to a select group who attended a 1985 tribunal—feels like a betrayal. Fitzpatrick, who suffered catastrophic burns at 16 and spent months in hospital, is challenging the flat payment scheme in the High Court, arguing it ignores the government’s promise of individualized redress. With the court now granting permission for judicial review, this case could redefine justice for the injured survivors still seeking recognition and fairness.

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