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Wednesday 28 October 2020
Provisional liquidators were appointed in the High Court today to two related companies that operate Pamela Scott shops
The company’s online operations have been bought by a previous CEO and shareholder.
Last month, Debenhams announced it would not be reopening its stores, leaving 2,000 staff unemployed.
The closure of the Irish branches of Debenhams saw the loss of 2,000 jobs.
The closure of the Irish branches of Debenhams saw the loss of 2,000 jobs.
Today, Justice Leonie Reynolds confirmed the appointment of joint liquidators to LauraAshley Ireland Ltd.
A small number of people supporting the Debenham’s workers held a peaceful protest outside the Four Court complex this morning.
Some 500 people logged onto Zoom this afternoon for an e-rally in support of the Debenhams workers.
One former Debenhams employee said she is “still in shock” after this morning’s announcement.
USIT, which specialises in student travel, employs 76 people in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick.
The SSE Airtricity League club is on the verge of extinction after a court hearing in Ennis today.
Many people have found their holidays and accomodation have been cancelled.
The company has denied the allegation.
Ex-staff members have said they are “livid” with the development.
The website reappeared online last week.
On Tuesday, Sammon Contracting Ireland Limited was placed into liquidation.
But its founder says his business ‘isn’t going anywhere’ and plans to expand.
The company sells refurbished smartphones at marked down prices.
The Department of Finance confirmed that a former IBRC bank official had IBRC documents, and attempted to use them in an ongoing court case.
Many of these projects were due to start shooting this spring.
The Department of Education said school buildings in question are approximately 90% complete.
Blogger and academic Catherine Kelly claims she was cautioned by gardaí about her social media posts and online articles which referenced Regina Doherty.
The paper said the sale would give it ‘a foothold’ in Ireland.
Regina Doherty defended the closure of her company today.
More than 130 jobs are in jeopardy.
Precision Timing were one of the leading race management firms in the country and supplied services to more than 160 events annually.
The firm was wound up in 2014, but over 1,700 claims were outstanding.
400 people lost their jobs overnight when the store closed suddenly.
The liquidation store was opened last week by a former Clerys concession holder.
The High Court officially ordered that OCS Operations Ltd be wound up today with no opposition to the application.
Some consultants for the firm are charging a standard rate of almost €300 per hour to wind down the bank.
Louise Hogan ran a successful business in the department store for 13 years.
The sale of Clerys with the loss of almost 500 jobs last week serves as an uncomfortable reminder of just how vulnerable workers are when a company ceases to exist.
The iconic Dublin store closed its doors for the last time last night after being put into liquidation yesterday afternoon.
With the demise of the landmark Dublin store yesterday another Irish icon has bitten the dust, not to mention almost 500 jobs.
A Fianna Fáil motion calling for an independent commission to be established has been defeated by the government.
“Wherever you’re hiding, we need that money.”
The nurses might not receive the payments, as they are now considered to be unsecured creditors under the liquidation.
The hospital went into liquidation at the beginning of this year.
The news will be welcomed by locals in the Castletownbere area.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
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