Latest: Sports Direct deal to buy House of Fraser does not include Irish store

Mike Ashley's Sports Direct has struck a deal to rescue House of Fraser out of administration for £90 million (€100m), raising hopes for the future of thousands of staff.

Update 2.20pm: The Sports Direct deal to buy House of Fraser for £90 million (€100m) does not include its Irish store.

The shutters were briefly pulled at the outlet at Dundrum Town Centre in Dublin this morning before administrators confirmed that the store would continue trading for the foreseeable future.