Interim examiner appointed to Debenhams in Ireland

An interim examiner has been appointed by the High Court to the department store chain, Debenhams Retail (Ireland) Ltd, which operates 11 stores nationwide including two in Cork.

The move affects the jobs of 2,265 people. About 1,415 staff are directly employed, while 500 concession staff and 320 cosmetic staff also work in the stores.

The application was brought as a result of Debenhams Retail Ireland suffering consistent losses since the onset of the recession in 2007, and after the withdrawal of support on Wednesday this week of its UK parent company, Debenhams Retail plc, the court heard.