Calls for an end to Debenhams dispute as pickets pass 200 days

Former staff said they will continue their picket and prevent the removal of stock from the former stores

Ex-Debenhams workers held a small rally outisde the St Patrick St, Cork store yesterday to mark their 200th day on the picket line. The liquidators, KPMG, are refusing to engage with the picketers who claim they're owed a bigger redundancy package than is being offered. The ex-workers say they're resolute and are there for the long haul. Picture: Andy Gibson

Trade union Mandate has written to the Taoiseach Micheál Martin calling for “definitive action” to end the protracted Debenhams dispute which has seen workers on picket lines for 200 days.

In April, Debenhams placed its Irish operations into liquidation and closed all its stores saying their Irish business had trading challenges which were exacerbated by the impact of Covid-19.