Hundreds attend Clerys rally

Hundreds of people have attended a rally in support of former workers at Clerys in Dublin.

130 staff at the company were laid off on Friday after the store went into liquidation - they've since been told that there are no funds to cover their redundancy and back payments - with the full cost to be carried by the State.

There are also concerns for the futures of over 300 concession workers at the iconic department store.

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SIPTU Vice President Gene Mealy says Clerys' former owners - Gordon Brothers - should engage with the staff.