Mothercare enters examinership

An interim examiner has been appointed by the High Court to Mothercare Ireland, which employs 276 people in 18 stores across the State.

The aim of seeking court protection and examinership is to achieve a restructuring of the company, save as many jobs as possible, and minimise store closures, the company said. It cannot afford to support unprofitable stores, it added.

The company said it will trade as normal during the examinership process, staff and suppliers will be paid as normal, and all gift cards and family card points will be honoured.