Clerys' new owners tell Minister he must wait another week to meet them

The new owners of Clerys department store have refused to meet the Minister tasked with examining the closure of the shop.

Ged Nash had written to Natrium seeking an urgent meeting to discuss the loss of almost 400 jobs at the Dublin landmark.

The Super Junior Minister for Jobs is due to present a report on the matter to the Taoiseach this week.

However his department has confirmed that, despite initially agreeing to a meeting, Natrium now says it will not be available until after next week.