Five investors express interest in B&Q

Five investors have expressed interest in troubled howeware chain B&Q Ireland Limited.

The Commercial Court has appointed Declan McDonald as examiner to the DIY business which has nine stores nationwide employing 690 people on a full and part time basis.

Two of those stores - in Athlone and Waterford - are to close.

B&Q confirms closure of Athlone and Waterford stores with the loss of 92 jobs. "Even with zero rent, the shops are unviable" #98News

— Louise Byrne News (@LouiseByrneNews) February 12, 2013