Debenhams to put Irish operations into liquidation

It said the majority of its Irish stores are not expected to reopen after the Covid-19 crisis is over.

In a statement, it said it was having to make some really tough decisions and the Republic of Ireland's retail operations had trading challenges which were exacerbated by the impact of Covid-19. "This decision has not been taken lightly and is no way a reflection on our Irish colleagues, whose professionalism and commitment to serving our customers has never been in question.

Debenhams' 142 stores across the UK are also currently closed, while the majority of its 22,000 workers are being paid under the UK's government's furlough scheme. In 2016 Debenhams Retail Ireland Ltd exited examinership, having entered the process after it said that high rents at its Irish outlets were making its business here unsustainable.

"Despite knowledge that the company was in administration and that it wasn't trading well, this news has come as a massive shock to our members who will be devastated by this announcement," Mr Douglas said.

Expensive shitehole only feel sorry for the staff

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Just in time too! Was this not originally BHS?

Operating in Ireland since 2006

That’s a big devastating loss for us

Never waste a good crisis

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FineGael McHughJoeTD maybe you should too x

My poor mother had €150 worth of stuff she wanted to return

Hopefully the leaving cert pulls out as well

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