Staff at a third HMV outlet have begun a sit-in to secure thousands in unpaid wages.

Staff in two Limerick branches of HMV began sit-ins last night, demanding written assurances that they will receive all their entitlements.

Judge Olann Kelleher’s pronouncements on the commercial rates system in Cork have struck a chord with business owners across Munster.

THE owners of the Crescent Shopping Centre warned yesterday that opposition by Limerick City Council to a giant Marks & Spencer store at the Dooradoyle complex could force the giant retailer to Galway with the potential loss of 450 jobs.