A 38-year old part-time sales assistant at retailer, Michael Guiney has been awarded €68,636 after she was assaulted by an irate customer with a bicycle locking chain.

Operating profits at discount department store Michael Guiney decreased sharply last year.

Pre-tax profits at discount department store retailer Michael Guiney decreased sharply by 79% to €354,210 in 2010, new figures show.