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The Government has agreed to set up a €3m fund for former Debenhams workers following an engagement facilitated by the chair of the Labour Court Kevin Foley.
Mr Foley agreed to become involved in the dispute following a request from the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste.
The engagement, which went on for three weeks, ended today.
The Government has agreed due to “exceptional circumstances” it is willing to set up a fund administered by Solas, with an advisory committee to include union officials.
It is understood the fund will be used to provide training and career guidance for the workers to help them plan for the future.