Taoiseach rules out training fund for Debenhams workers 

The dispute has lasted for over 300 days. File picture: Larry Cummins

The Taoiseach has ruled out using the €3m training fund for the former Debenhams workers to top up their statutory redundancy payments.

The news will come as a blow to the former retail staff who marked the 300th day of their dispute in pursuit of enhanced redundancy payments on Wednesday.