Organisation: Debenhams

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Ex-Debenhams workers still have not received training fund
Ex-Debenhams workers still have not received training fund
Debenhams did not honour an agreement to give staff four weeks pay per year of service in their redundancy package

Tue, 24 Aug, 2021

Brown Thomas and Arnotts are reportedly up for sale in ā‚¬4.7bn Selfridges deal
Brown Thomas and Arnotts are reportedly up for sale in ā‚¬4.7bn Selfridges deal
An unnamed buyer has reportedly made the offer for the iconic department stores

Thu, 10 Jun, 2021

Former Debenhams staff removed from blockade after 4-hour standoff
Former Debenhams staff removed from blockade after 4-hour standoff
Liquidator KPMG had begun packing stock at the Waterford store at City Square a fortnight ago, with standoffs having taken place at other stores around the country in recent weeks including in Dublin and Tralee

Tue, 11 May, 2021

Taoiseach insists Debenhams' training fund cannot be used to top up redundancy
Taoiseach insists Debenhams' training fund cannot be used to top up redundancy
The news will serve as further frustration for the former Debenhams staff, who marked their 300th day of protest this week

Thu, 04 Feb, 2021

Picketing Cork Debenhams staff find homeless man asleep in binĀ 
Picketing Cork Debenhams staff find homeless man asleep in binĀ 
Former workers have appealed to waste companies to be vigilant while emptying bins

Wed, 20 Jan, 2021

Ban KPMG from removing stock, say former Debenhams workers
Ban KPMG from removing stock, say former Debenhams workers
Protestors are back on the picket line, following a temporary ceasefire, after the former workers voted down a Government deal by a majority of 91%

Fri, 15 Jan, 2021

'Weā€™re still on strike' - Former Debenhams staff overwhelmingly reject Government deal
'Weā€™re still on strike' - Former Debenhams staff overwhelmingly reject Government deal
Former Debenhams workers have voted down by a 91% majority a government deal which offered them a ā‚¬3m training fund.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2021

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Government urged to intervene in Debenhams dispute before Christmas
The former Debenhams workers have now been protesting for 250 days

Tue, 15 Dec, 2020

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Ibec seeks Government-backed arbitrator to resolve rent disputes between shops and landlords during crisisĀ  Ā Ā 
Business group Ibec is proposing a new Government-backed moderator that would help troubled retail and office tenants strike deal with their landlords.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2020

Nearly 57,000 retail workers on PUP as shops reopen
Nearly 57,000 retail workers on PUP as shops reopen
There were almost 56,900 people working in retail and wholesale needing the pandemic unemployment payment to make ends meet on the eve of the lifting of restrictions this week on retailers, new figures show.

Tue, 01 Dec, 2020

Taoiseach to meet trade union to discuss Debenhams saga
Taoiseach to meet trade union to discuss Debenhams saga
Solidarity TD Mick Barry, who raised the issue in the DƔil, said resolving the dispute was "not Mission Impossible".

Wed, 18 Nov, 2020

Former Debenhams staff say they are prepared to be arrested
Former Debenhams staff say they are prepared to be arrested
Injunction will be considered by High Court next week

Fri, 09 Oct, 2020

Sports giant Decathlon triesĀ Cork's Mahon Point Debenham store for size
Sports giant Decathlon triesĀ Cork's Mahon Point Debenham store for size
Cork and Galway firmly in Decathlon's sights after success of its first Irish outlet in Ballymun after Covid-19 lockdown was lifted

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Debenhams should 'do the right thing' and pay agreed redundancy, Taoiseach says
Debenhams should 'do the right thing' and pay agreed redundancy, Taoiseach says
In March, the department store announced that it intended to liquidate all operations in Ireland due to the financial impact of Covid-19.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Clarks joins the growing list of retail casualties on Cork's Patrick's Street
Clarks joins the growing list of retail casualties on Cork's Patrick's Street
Retailers are tentatively reopening their doors as Covid-19 subsides but the scars caused by the pandemic are evident on streets across the country.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Debenhams workers 'shabbily treated,' Taoiseach says
Debenhams workers 'shabbily treated,' Taoiseach says
Speaking during his first Leadersā€™ Questions as Taoiseach, Mr Martin said it was particularly regrettable that the company closed in the context of Covid-19.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

UK retail job losses: 24,000 and rising
UK retail job losses: 24,000 and rising
More than 24,000 jobs have already been lost in the UK, across high street retailers in administration, in the first half of 2020 after the coronavirus lockdown sparked the collapse of a raft of well-known brands.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2020

Debenhams workers in Cork, Limerick and Dublin set to picket stores today
Debenhams workers in Cork, Limerick and Dublin set to picket stores today
Striking Debenhams workers who lost their jobs are to picket three of its stores in Dublin, Cork and Limerick today.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2020

Cork Business Association backs 'fair and just' redundancy package for Debenhams workers
Cork Business Association backs 'fair and just' redundancy package for Debenhams workers
The Cork Business Association (CBA) has asked the chairman of Debenhams to fund a "fair and justā€ redundancy package for the hundreds of loyal staff in Ireland who lost their jobs in April following the closure of its 11 stores here.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Plans lodged for the redevelopment of Cork's historic Queens Old Castle
Plans lodged for the redevelopment of Cork's historic Queens Old Castle
Cork's historic Queens Old Castle could be set for a new lease of life after a planning application to redevelop the iconic building was submitted to Cork City Council.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

New Government must give Limerick and the Mid West special treatment, says chamber
New Government must give Limerick and the Mid West special treatment, says chamber
Limerick Chamber said they will give the newly formed government the benefit of the doubt despite the absence of a cabinet minister from the Mid West writes Alan Healy.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

Blarney Golf Resort staff want their redundancy payments
Blarney Golf Resort staff want their redundancy payments
Staff affected by the sudden closure of a Cork city hotel earlier this year must get their redundancy payments before the building is sold for redevelopment as a nursing home.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Empty units on Patrick's Street ā€“ Crisis or Opportunity?
Empty units on Patrick's Street ā€“ Crisis or Opportunity?
City planners could use changing times as an opportunity to consider a relaxing of restrictions in relation to uses for some of the retail units on Leesisdeā€™s main thoroughfare.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Former Debenhams staff will prevent stock leaving stores until they are paid
Former Debenhams staff will prevent stock leaving stores until they are paid
Former Debenhams staff say they will not allow stock leave the stores until they are paid what they are owed.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2020

Update: Former Debenhams staff stand down from Cork blockade
Update: Former Debenhams staff stand down from Cork blockade
A blockade has been established by former Debenhams staff at Patrick Street in Cork this afternoon amid claims that efforts are being made by the company to remove cash from the store.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

Government urged to intervene to save Debenhams workers jobs
Government urged to intervene to save Debenhams workers jobs
According to People Before Profit TD Mick Barry, it would cost the State about ā‚¬19m to save the 2,000 jobs lost after the company folded last month.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

Debenham's workers prepared to block trucks removing stock from stores
Debenham's workers prepared to block trucks removing stock from stores
Debenhams workers said they are ready to be arrested as they prepare to block trucks, removing millions of euro worth of stock from Irish stores.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Debenhams staff to block stock removal from stores
Debenhams staff to block stock removal from stores
Debenhams staff are to block stock from being removed from the chain's stores and warehouses after workers voted overwhelmingly to strike.

Sun, 17 May, 2020

Debenhams workers to picket 11 stores across the country
Debenhams workers to picket 11 stores across the country
Debenhams workers will picket 11 stores across the country at noon today to protest the planned liquidation of the retailer's Irish arm.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

Debenhams workers call for liquidation to be delayed as protests continue
Debenhams workers call for liquidation to be delayed as protests continue
Debenhams workers want the planned liquidation of the retailer's Irish arm to be delayed to try to arrange a rescue plan.

Wed, 13 May, 2020

Irish Debenhams staff come to the rescue of destitute Bangladeshi employees
Irish Debenhams staff come to the rescue of destitute Bangladeshi employees
Former Irish Debenhams workers have come to the rescue of 69 Bangladeshi employees who were left struggling to feed their families after the British firm terminated their contract without paying their wages.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

Protesting Debenhams workers warn of 'jobs carnage' in retail sector
Protesting Debenhams workers warn of 'jobs carnage' in retail sector
Debenhams workers have warned of "jobs carnage" in the retail sector and have urged the government to step in to save their jobs.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Debenhams' big shoes to fill on Cork's St Patrick's Street
Debenhams' big shoes to fill on Cork's St Patrick's Street
Iconic former Rochest Stores 150,000 sq ft space could suit Penneys who still want to expand, but have already been on a costly buying spree.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Debenhams workers vow to fight for fair redundancies
Debenhams workers vow to fight for fair redundancies
Debenhams workers in Ireland, some with more than 40 yearsā€™ service, have vowed to continue fighting for fair redundancy following the appointment of provisional liquidators to the retail giant.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Cork Mayor criticises attempt to stop Debenhams protest in Dublin
Cork Mayor criticises attempt to stop Debenhams protest in Dublin
Hundreds of Debenhams workers are protesting outside six of its Irish stores today in pursuit of improved redundancy following the appointment of provisional liquidators to the retail giant.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Debenhams: 'No option' but to shut 11 stores in Republic after Covid-19 shutdown added to losses
Debenhams: 'No option' but to shut 11 stores in Republic after Covid-19 shutdown added to losses
Debenhams Ireland said it had ā€œno optionā€ but to shut permanently its 11 outlets in the Republic with the loss of at least 957 directly- employed jobs because it was loss-making for a number of years.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Liquidators appointed to operator of Debenhams' Irish stores
Liquidators appointed to operator of Debenhams' Irish stores
Debenhams rejected an accusation by union Mandate that it had cynically used the Covid-19 situation as an excuse to shut down its Irish stores.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Debenhams close Irish stores - Economic plan is now urgent
Irish Examiner View: Debenhams close Irish stores - Economic plan is now urgent
It is increasingly difficult to match the pandemicā€™s impact with language that has real, already-grasped meaning.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

2,000 jobs lost as Debenhams permanently shuts all Irish stores
2,000 jobs lost as Debenhams permanently shuts all Irish stores
All 2,000 staff directly or indirectly working at the 11 outlets of Debenhams in the Republic, including at least 330 staff at its two Cork outlets, are set to lose their jobs as the troubled department store retailer goes into liquidation.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Debenhams stores in Ireland are to close permanently
Debenhams stores in Ireland are to close permanently
A provisional liquidator will be appointed next week.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Debenhams to enter administration in the UK
Debenhams to enter administration in the UK
The company has a number of outlets in Ireland but it is unclear at this stage what impact the administration will have on operations here.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Irish security firm fights back against the cyber virus
Irish security firm fights back against the cyber virus

An Irish cybersecurity startup outlines the cyber threats facing health organisations, writes Trish Dromey

Mon, 23 Mar, 2020

Wish List: Cool cushions and a stool to give you a hoot
Wish List: Cool cushions and a stool to give you a hoot

Esther N McCarthy courts cool cushions and gets a hoot out of a stool inspired by nature this week.

Sat, 04 Jan, 2020

Lessons of the great crash still relevant
Lessons of the great crash still relevant

The stock market wasnā€™t a pleasant place to be around this time 90 years ago.

Mon, 11 Nov, 2019

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