{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/69a95aeb5fb5962408dd065b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Parents of 14-Year-Old Girl Killed in Creeslough Explosion 'Hurt' by Justice Minister's Meeting Refusal - 05/03/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1772703220299-0463db0a-71a8-43be-bdcb-4e60f55224f9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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\".</p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>They also told of their fear that they may become ‘another Stardust’—where they are left waiting years for answers.</p><p><br></p><p>Leona’s dad Hugh joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}