Union wants staff on Arnotts board

WORKER representatives at debt-ridden Arnotts department store are set to meet management today ahead of a European Commission decision on bankers taking control of the retail group.

Trade union leaders are expected to seek clarity about how the company plans to address debts of up to €300 million and will demand a worker nominee be appointed to the board.

The meeting with company representatives comes ahead of a European Commission decision next week on whether Anglo Irish Bank can take control of the iconic Dublin store. Independent lender Ulster Bank is also taking part control of Arnotts in a bid to recoup debts owed.