Protestors to gather at Galway Debenhams store ahead of liquidation hearing

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Protestors are to gather outside the Galway Debenhams outlet at Eyre Street later this morning.

Ten separate protests are being mounted in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford and Newbridge this morning ahead of a liquidation hearing for the Irish arm of Debenhams on Thursday.

Organisers say the peaceful demonstrations will adhere to social distancing guidelines and will take place for a short period from 11am.

Jane Crowe, shop steward at Debenhams in Henry Street in Dublin, argues the stores are still profitable and could open up again...