Retail workers to be saved from 'jobs massacre' if bill voted through

Former Debenhams staff picket outside the Waterford store as stock is removed. Gardaí were sharply criticised for 'rough handling' of the former workers. Picture: John Hearne

Workers can be protected from a fast-approaching “retail jobs massacre” if new legislation, dubbed the Debenhams Bill, is voted through by Government tonight, TDs say.

Angry appeals were made for the Government to withdraw an amendment to the Debenhams Bill which would delay the legislation by up to 12 months.