This brings to over 400 the number of workers at the department stores two outlets in Cork on Patrick Street and at Mahon Point who have lost their jobs
A virtual protest will be held online tomorrow at lunchtime in support of workers at Debenhams and ahead of that at 11am, workers will mount a demonstration outside 10 stores including Patrick Street and Mahon Point
Earlier this month, the department store told its 1500 staff members in Ireland that it doesn't expect its Irish stores to reopen once the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted
Staff at the two Cork stores say they are absolutely devastated by the news and fear this is the beginning of a "jobs carnage" in the retail sector as other companies follow Debenhams lead and close up during the pandemic
Speaking to RedFM News shop steward at Debenhams Patrick Street Valerie Conlon says the loss of 400 jobs in Cork will have a big impact
