Tanaiste expresses support for Stardust redress scheme

The transcript covers discussions on political party comments regarding budget priorities, the Stardust fire inquiry and potential redress for affected families, and the proposal for a dedicated public transport police force. It highlights the need for economic growth, government collaboration, and addressing past inquiry methodologies to better support victims. The importance of prioritizing low to middle-income earners, elderly care, and family issues is emphasized, along with the need for a proactive approach to public safety in transport.

What is one of the key priorities mentioned for the elderly and senior citizens?

• Ensuring they are well looked after

• Increasing taxes for senior citizens

• Reducing healthcare benefits

• Increasing retirement age

What is the state's proposed response to the Stardust fire tragedy?

• Increasing taxes to fund inquiries

• Blaming the victims

• Offering an apology and considering redress schemes

• Ignoring the incident

What issue is highlighted regarding the tribunal of inquiry methodology?

• It is too expensive

• It is adversarial and doesn't prioritize victims' trauma

• It is too lenient

• It is too quick

What is a significant challenge mentioned about commissions of investigation?

• They have created their own difficulties and controversies

• They are too popular

• They are too cheap

• They are too fast

What is the main focus of the proposed Transport Police?

• To privatize public transport

• To reduce the number of public transport vehicles

• To provide dedicated policing for public transport

• To increase public transport fares

What is the stance of FINA FOIL regarding the Transport Police?

• They support it as part of their policy platform

• They oppose it

• They are undecided

• They want to delay it indefinitely

What is the proposed timeline for potentially implementing the Transport Police?

• Within the next 24 months

• Within the next 12 months

• Within the next 6 months

• Within the next 3 months