High Court appoints examiner to Cork retailer Cummins Sports

Ms Justice Nessa Cahill said 48 out of 74 jobs at the sporting goods retailer are expected to be saved in the process

At its peak, Cummins Sports, which supplies sporting goods had as many as 10 shops, about 110 employees and a turnover of €12m in 2007, according to court documents. Picture: Larry Cummins

An examiner has been appointed by the High Court to longstanding Cork retailer Cummins Sports.

Ms Justice Nessa Cahill in confirming the examinership said a critical factor was in relation to employees of the company and 48 out of 74 jobs are expected to be saved in the process.