Tánaiste Micheál Martin speaks on Creeslough families Several families who lost loved ones in the Creeslough explosion have called on the Irish Government to set up a public inquiry into the tragedy. A lawyer representing the next of kin of seven of the 10 victims of the October 2022 blast in the Co Donegal village have written to Minister for Justice Helen McEntee asking for an independent investigation to be established. Taoiseach Simon Harris has responded to their call by stating there are "significant questions" to be answered around the explosion.
Speaking in New York, Mr Harris said he can "absolutely understand" why families want answers and want information. He added: "There are also very significant questions that need answered, I fully accept that. "I think the question for Government now to consider is how best to do that.
I am conscious that there are some investigations under way, but I think the families definitely deserve a hearing on this issue. "We should always listen to the families of victims and I am sure government will consider their request. Of course we need to keep an open mind but I think we need to engage.
" The families’ request comes as gardaí 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. Four men, three women and three children, ranging in age from five to 59, died in the blast. While the cause of.