HMV IRELAND PLACED IN RECEIVERSHIP

Date Published: 16-Jan-2013

HMV's 16 Irish stores, including a shop at Barrack Lane off Shop Street in the city, have been temporarily closed.

The decision followed the appointment of a receiver today to the company's operation in Ireland.

HMV employs around 300 staff in Ireland.

The entertainment retailer applied for administration in the UK on Monday night.

Staff are being briefed this evening on the issues facing HMV Ireland - with the future of the 300 jobs in the Republic now uncertain.