No pay for over 50 HMV staff after liquidation

More than 50 former staff of four HMV stores here are facing the prospect of having to turn to the State for the money owed to them, after being told the music retailer is going into liquidation.

HMV’s store presence here ended last week with the closure of their remaining outlets in Limerick, Dundrum, Henry Street, and Liffey Valley.

As recently as last week, workers were told they would receive their payments yesterday. Workers were advised they would be receiving severance and holiday pay on Friday, which was confirmed by letter issued by the company in July.