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Friday 9 June 2023 Dublin: 17°C

# Debenhams

This year
2023
# debenhams picket
'I don't know how they stood there for 406 days. I really don't'
A new documentary explores what the Debenhams workers experienced while on their picket, in their own words.
All time
# on the picket
'An epic journey': Three former Debenhams workers on picketing during a pandemic
Their picketing days are over but they are determined to keep fighting for workers’ protections.
# debenhams debacle
'Lawful but preferably not': Debenhams, Clery's and the future of collective redundancies
Debenhams workers have voted to accept a €3 million package, which will end their industrial action.
# Debenhams Dispute
Former Debenhams workers to end their industrial action after 406 days
Former Debenhams workers voted 319 votes to 102 in favour of accepting the €3m Government plan.
# redundancy terms
Ex-Debenhams workers stage lie-down protest, stopping liquidators taking stock from Limerick store
Former staff have been picketing outside the building on Sarsfield Street for the past 400 days.
# Debenhams
Final Debenhams stores to shut in UK as chain’s 243-year history ends
The retail firm collapsed amid the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
# Dublin
Four arrests as gardaí remove protesters during demonstration at former Debenhams store
It is understood those arrested have since been released.
# Debenhams Dispute
'A historical legacy': Debenhams workers continue strike one year on from store closures
The workers are still fighting for a fair redundancy package.
# Labour Court
Striking Debenhams workers 'shocked' at recommendation for €3m training fund
Former staff with the company have been protesting since April.
# Duffy-Cahill report
Uncertainties raised over protections for striking Debenhams workers
Former Labour court chair Kevin Duffy and barrister Nessa Cahill appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise and Employment.
# deise 5
'We want action not words': Ex-Debenhams workers end five-day occupation of Waterford store
The ex-workers said they would continue to defend the stock and are turning their attention to KPMG.
# Waterford
Ex-Debenhams workers occupy Waterford store
Workers from around the country have been protesting since April in a dispute over redundancy terms.
# ongoing
Former Debenhams staff protest at KPMG as packers move in at a number of stores
Workers remain defiant as their protests continued for a 166th day today.
# Redundancy
Taoiseach slams ‘shabby, shoddy and unacceptable’ treatment of Debenhams workers
The dispute has lasted more than 150 days.
# Protests
Liquidator withdraws negotiated deal after Debenhams workers occupy stores in Dublin and Cork
Workers at Henry Street store were arrested this morning.
# Debenhams
Mandate says Debenhams deal close after months of protests while liquidator says 'progress being made'
Debenhams workers have been protesting for a number of months for a fair redundancy settlement.
# Redundancy
Former Debenhams workers hold protest on Dublin's Henry Street
Around 200 people gathered on Henry Street in Dublin, outside Debenhams’ old building.
# Redundancy
Debenhams workers postpone Saturday protest pending settlement talks
The workers are calling on the liquidation process to be frozen or extended until after the Covid-19 crisis.
# Liquidation
'Disservice' to prevent Debenhams worker protests, says Regina Doherty
Last month, Debenhams announced it would not be reopening its stores, leaving 2,000 staff unemployed.
# Debenhams
'These workers deserve respect': Debenhams staff stage protests outside 11 stores across country
The closure of the Irish branches of Debenhams saw the loss of 2,000 jobs.
# Dublin
'We're asking for the government's help': Debenhams staff stage protest outside Dáil
The closure of the Irish branches of Debenhams saw the loss of 2,000 jobs.
# High Court
'With great regret': Joint liquidators appointed to Irish arm of Debenhams
A small number of people supporting the Debenham’s workers held a peaceful protest outside the Four Court complex this morning.
# Liquidation
'Deceived by Debenhams': Workers urge government to save their jobs ahead of liquidation hearing
Some 500 people logged onto Zoom this afternoon for an e-rally in support of the Debenhams workers.
# emergency powers
Junior minister concerned about Garda treatment of Debenhams protesters, calls for regular review of powers
Minister of State John Hallligan says the powers should be reviewed on a monthly-basis.
# henry street
Protesters staging demonstration outside Debenhams store in Dublin are moved on by gardaí
The closure of the stores saw the loss of 2,000 jobs.
# Liquidation
'I'm still in shock': Closure of Irish Debenhams stores described as 'troubling' and 'devastating'
One former Debenhams employee said she is “still in shock” after this morning’s announcement.
# Coronavirus
Debenhams is closing all of its Irish stores and will go into liquidation
The company operates four stores in Dublin, two in Cork and others in Galway, Limerick, Newbridge, Tralee and Waterford.
# High Street
Debenhams Ireland reassures staff and customers as UK store enters administration
The retailer has 11 Irish stores.
# Shopping
Which Irish Department Store Matches Your Personality?
In other words, how badly have you got notions?
# kat von d
Beauty nerds queued in the rain to meet makeup icon Kat Von D in Debenhams on Henry Street today
Now that’s dedication.
# check yo lipstick
The coveted Kat Von D makeup is *finally* available in Ireland - here's what you need to know
No longer must we beg lipsticks off pals going to the States!
# Losses
High Court appoints examiner to Debenhams chain
Over 1,400 staff are directly employed while 500 concession staff and 300 cosmetics staff also work in the company’s 11 stores.
# Retail
1,400 jobs at risk as Debenhams Ireland goes into examinership
The company lost €6.7 million last year.
# naked smoky
There are 8,000 people on the Irish waiting list for this eyeshadow
The Naked Smoky is almost here!
# Oxford Street
Man dies after falling from escalator in busy Debenhams store
It appears that the man took his own life.
# dat assistance
So Debenhams are offering a rather unconventional new service
It’s just a ring away. A RING.
# debs
Teenage girls spending an average of €825 on their Debs
Spray tans, manicures, hair-dos and dresses – it all adds up.
# sorry da
Warning: Irish children are short-changing their dads on Father's Day gifts
How much do you usually spend on your dad?
# Spot the Difference
Debenhams promises not to do this to models anymore
Could airbrushing become a thing of the past?
# Retail
Christmas shoppers and sales up on 2011 says Retail Excellence Ireland
Good news for retailers from the evidence so far on St Stephen’s Day says the retail representative body.