Parents of 14-Year-Old Girl Killed in Creeslough Explosion 'Hurt' by Justice Minister's Meeting Refusal - 05/03/2026

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.Tragic Letterkenny teen Leona Harper was one of 10 people killed when an Applegreen station collapsed amid a massive explosion which occurred in the village of Creeslough in Co Donegal on October 7, 2022.This week Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan refused a further meeting with the families of those who died, saying he did not wish to jeopardise the advanced Garda investigation and adding that his job is "not to be sensitive".Speaking yesterday Leona’s parents Donna and Hugh Harper said they were “deeply disappointed” by those words and are urging the Minister to change his mind. They also told of their fear that they may become ‘another Stardust’—where they are left waiting years for answers.Leona’s dad Hugh joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.