B&Q restructuring impact on Irish stores still unclear

The effect on its Irish operations of DIY chain B&Q’s imminent closure of 60 stores across the UK and Ireland remains unclear.

Kingfisher, the group’s parent company, yesterday confirmed it plans to shut approximately one in six of its stores but could not confirm the details of which outlets would be affected.

Kevin O’Byrne, head of B&Q UK and Ireland, will also step down as part of the restructuring process.