Kenneally, formerly of Summerville Avenue, Waterford city, died in prison last month.

Victims say the Justice Minister has told them he is going through the steps to secure them a state apology.

Simon Harris has apologised on behalf of the State to the families of the victims who died in the Dublin Stardust fire tragedy.

Susan Behan, whose brother John Colgan was among those killed, said the Government should issue an official state apology.