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Taoiseach to meet Creeslough families but says public inquiry would be 'problematic'
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The Taoiseach has agreed to meet the families affected by the Creeslough explosion but said holding a public inquiry while the criminal investigation is ongoing would be 'problematic'.
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Taoiseach pushed on public inquiry into Creeslough explosion
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Four men, three women and three children aged between five and 59 died in the explosion at a building complex in the Co Donegal village on October 7, 2022
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Gardai submit new file to DPP on Creeslough explosion that killed 10 people
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The explosion on October 7, 2022 claimed the lives of four men, three women and three children, aged between five and 59 years
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Justice Minister agrees to meet Creeslough families after U-turn on decision
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Speaking to this paper, Donna Harper, who lost her 14 year old daughter Leona in the explosion which ripped through an Applegreen station in October 2022, said she was delighted the Minister had changed his mind.
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Mary Lou McDonald meets Creeslough victims' families as calls for inquiry grow
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The Sinn Féin leader met families of those killed and injured in the 2022 Creeslough explosion as they continue to campaign for an independent public inquiry alongside the ongoing criminal investigation
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Parents of 14 year old girl killed in Creeslough explosion 'hurt' by Justice Minister's meeting refusal
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The parents of a 14-year-old girl killed in the Creeslough explosion say they're 'hurt' by the Minister for Justice’s refusal to meet with them - and they just want answers.
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Creeslough families hoping for answers in New Year as Minister rules out immediate public inquiry
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Minister Jim O'Callaghan met with the parents of Leona Harper, one of the 10 victims killed following an explosion at the Applegreen Filling Station in the Donegal village on the afternoon of October 7, 2022
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Man released in probe into Creeslough service station explosion
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After his release, gardai said a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions
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Man, 40s, arrested over tragic Creeslough explosion that killed 10 people
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Four men, three women and three young people, their ages ranging from five to 59, died in the explosion in 2022
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Red light for new service station on site of Creeslough disaster as families hail 'terrific decision'
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An Bord Pleanala has overturned planning permission for a new filling station on the site of the explosion
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Man arrested in Creeslough explosion investigation released without charge
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10 people died in the tragic explosion in the Donegal village of Creeslough in 2022
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Man arrested over Creeslough explosion that killed 10 people
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The man, who is aged in his 60s, was arrested this morning for alleged offences under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997
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Creeslough explosion victims' families to voice objections about new service station to planning bosses
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The explosion killed 10 children, women, and men over two years ago
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Families of Creeslough victims lodge objection to new station with An Bord Pleanala
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Ten people lost their lives following a massive explosion in October 2022
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'Morally bankrupt' - Creeslough families slam Donegal County Council planning permission decision
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Donegal County Council has approved the planning permission for Vivo Shell Limited at the site of the Creeslough explosion, which tragically claimed the lives of 10 people
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Pensioner tried to sabotage community centre just days after Creeslough tragedy
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The court was told that there was the very real possibility that Lynagh's actions could have resulted in an explosion
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Man, 60s, arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion
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Gardaí arrested the man this morning for alleged reckless endangerment in connection with the 2022 tragedy, in which 10 people died
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Heartbroken Creeslough families plead with Justice Minister to meet with them before election
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The group says it represents an estimated 40 people who have been directly affected by the explosion in the Co Donegal village on October 7, 2022
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Creeslough explosion victims remember two years on as Justice Minister promises answers
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Gardai continue to investigate the circumstances of the explosion that ripped through the village's Applegreen service station and a nearby apartment block on the afternoon of Friday October 7, 2022. Four men, three women and three children, ranging in age from five to 59, died in the blast.
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People of Creeslough will 'always remember' those who died in explosion, mass hears
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Parish Priest Father John Joe Duffy told the packed congregation at St Michael’s Church the entire community in Donegal felt the loss and pain
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Priest asks nation to remember Creeslough victims at exact time of tragedy on eve of second anniversary
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Ten people died when a huge blast ripped through the Applegreen Service Station in the village two years ago at exactly 3.17pm on Friday, October 7, 2022
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Man and woman released without charge in fatal Creeslough explosion probe
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Four men, three women and three children, ranging in age from five to 59, died in the blast in the village of Creeslough on the afternoon of Friday October 7, 2022
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Two arrested as part of investigation into Creeslough explosion
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A man and a woman, both aged in their 40s, were detained this morning in connection with alleged offences under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997
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Anger as church at centre of Creeslough tragedy broken into and robbed
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Gardai believe that thieves gained entry to the church by the rear open door between the hours of 12.40pm and 9.15pm
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