Clerys workers secure settlement

Former Clerys workers have said a “goodwill payment” by investors who bought the store will be like Christmas for employees who lost their jobs.

The offer came from investment engine Natrium as it seeks to push ahead with a €150m redevelopment and reopen the landmark building on Dublin’s O’Connell St in three years.

The detail of the deal, brokered with the Justice for the Clerys Workers group, is confidential but it is understood sums of money will be paid in the next eight weeks.