Government urged to intervene in Debenhams dispute before Christmas

David Squires from Debenhams, Henry Street, Dublin, during the Debenhams protest marking the 250th day of their fight for their redundancy package. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Government has been urged to directly intervene in the Debenhams dispute so workers are not forced to remain on the picket line over Christmas.

The Taoiseach has said the Government stands ready to do more to help the Debenhams workers, who have now been involved in the dispute with their former employers for more than 250 days, but he said there were limitations to what they could do.