JOB LOSSES IN GALWAY AS HABITAT CLOSES DOWN

Date Published: 10-May-2008

More than 60 full and part-time workers have lost their jobs following a decision by furniture shop Habitat to close its stores in Galway and Dublin.The outlet in Galway city centre closed at 5pm yesterday after a rescue plan collapsed. The company that runs the businesses here, Conai Designs, said it was forced to make the decision because of a severe down-turn in sales.Staff were told of the job cuts after being called to meeting last night.