Joan Burton TD, Minister for Social Protection, today welcomed the saving of almost 100 jobs in Blanchardstown Centre.

“I am happy that almost 100 retail jobs will now be saved at the Arcadia Group’s outlets in the Blanchardstown Centre including Top Shop, Top Man, Wallis, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins and Burtons.
 
Last April, the Arcadia Group informed its staff of its intention to close its seven outlets in the Blanchardstown Centre.

 Negotiations then took place between Mandate Trade Union and Arcadiaand the issue regarding options for the 104 staff affected were referred to the Labour Relations Commission (LRC). 

In July,Arcadia advised Mandate – during an LRC hearing – that agreement had been reached with Green Properties and that only the Evans store would be closing with 14 staff affected.

“The Evans store sadly closed last Saturday, 17 September. But I am pleased that the Arcadia Group has confirmed that a new 15-year lease has been agreed with Green Properties Limited.

 “This is good news for the almost 100 workers concerned, their families and communities, as well as for the Blanchardstown Centre.