Ex-Debenhams workers have staged a protest outside the Dail this afternoon.
They’re demanding a bill, to improve workers’ rights in liquidation situations, be passed into law.
Ex-staff of Debenham’s Dublin and Cork branches held a demonstration outside Leinster house today, demanding the so-called ‘Debenhams Bill’ be fast-tracked.
The bill, which was frozen by a Government amendment until today, would put workers first when liquidators make payouts.
If passed, the bill won’t benefit ex-staff, who accepted a settlement offer after more than 400 days of demonstrating, but they say it’s for the next generation.
Solidarity TD Mick Barry says the bill is invaluable for future workers:
Standing outside the gates of the Dáil with former Debenhams workers who are demanding the passing of the ’Debenhams Bill’ that seeks to protect workers rights in liquidation situations!#ExDebenhamsWorkers #DebenhamsBill@solidarityie @SocialistParty pic.twitter.com/cIrbnor5VX
— Mick Barry TD (@MickBarryTD) May 12, 2022
The protestors are hoping that the bill is prioritised by the Enterprise and Trade Committee in the near future.
Reporting by Michael Dooley
