Criminal proceedings have commenced over the handling of collective redundancies at Clerys department store.

A High Court challenge to powers used by inspectors investigating redundancies at Clerys Department Store has been given the go-ahead.

The High Court has confirmed the appointment of joint liquidators to the company that formerly operated Clerys Department Store.

86 people are to be temporarily laid off from Clerys Department Store in Dublin.

CHRISTMAS has come early for Irish bargain hunters.