Debenhams workers accept €3 million training fund

It's been confirmed that former Debenhams workers have voted to accept the offer of a three million euro training fund.

They say the moment has come to end the industrial dispute which has gone on for 406 days - however say it is not an adequate reward for the struggle they waged.

The training fund was originally offered in December following recommendations by mediator Kevin Foley.

Debenhams announced the end of its Irish operations last April with the loss of around 1,200 jobs including up to 80 in the Manor West outlet in Tralee.