The company's Irish operation collapsed last April with the loss of around 1,000 jobs including 330 in Cork.
Trade union officals and staff who have been protesting since the closure met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin this morning.
He told them his officials are in the process of identifying a suitable individual or body who may be able to assist the parties in reaching a mutually acceptable solution.
Speaking to RedFM New, Valerie Conlon from Debenhams on Patrick Street says Micheál Martin will be meeting them again next week:
"So the next step no is he's actually going to meet us early again next week he is looking to talk to a senior member who he doesn't tell us who that person was to see what the next step can be. So he has committed to early next week so at least we know there's a process in place now, and that things are going forward".
