SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Dukand and his party’s Economy Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan MLA have met with staff at the Toys R Us store in Derry after the company went into administration.On Wednesday, Toys R Us announced it was going into administration, putting 3,000 jobs at risk across the UK
Toys R Us has a store at Crescent Link in Derry which is now under threat of closure with the loss many jobs, which will be another blow to the local economy.
Mr McCrossan said: “The news that Toys R Us has gone into administration is another blow to our local economy, with four stores across the North in Derry, Belfast, Lisburn and Newtownabbey.
“The SDLP is deeply concerned about the fact that more than 100 jobs are now at risk here.
“My colleague Mark H Durkan MLA and I met with staff affected and we are working hand in hand with them to ensure that they have access to advice at this very difficult time.
“I have also written to Graham Harris the company’s chief executive to ensure that all is being done to protect staff and their rights during the administration process.”
