A number of Iceland supermarkets across Ireland did not open for business this morning.
It's understood that three in Dublin - Talbot Street, Coolock and Northside Shopping Centre - suddenly shut.
Some staff members are believed to have turned up for work today, only to find the business closed.
A worker at the Coolock branch posted on social media and claimed: "Turned up to work this morning to no job, disgraceful after seven years service."
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Our sister site, Dublin Live, visited the Talbot Street branch, which was closed, and found that stock was still visible inside the shop while the fridge and freezer lights were turned on.
Labour Dublin Bay North TD Aodhan O Riordain claimed that the business has gone into examinership.
In a statement, he said: “A ridiculous situation has occurred at Iceland stores across Dublin. Workers have been treated absolutely disgracefully by the company and it’s time for Minister Coveney to step up and get clarity for these workers."
Deputy O'Riordain said that the business had gone into examinership and the stores have effectively been closed including shops on Talbot Street and Coolock.
He said that workers had turned up for work this morning only to be told they have no jobs and described what had occurred as "an absolutely crazy scenario."
He said: "Minister Coveney needs to urgently find a pathway to consultation with these workers to ensure that they are not out of pocket in terms of wages owed and any potential redundancy payments they may be entitled to.
“This is absolutely no way to treat workers.”
It's understood that a letter was sent to staff of the Coolock branch confirming they had been temporarily laid off.
Dublin Live has contacted the interim examiner of Iceland for comment.
Yesterday the High Court heard that Metron Stores Ltd, who operate the chain in Ireland, is insolvent and has a debt estimated to be in the region of €36 million.
Last week the company was the subject of a major food recall, with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland ordering that hundreds of products be taken off the shelves immediately.
It is demanding the immediate withdrawal of all frozen food of animal origin from Iceland Ireland stores, imported since March 3, 2023.
Foods of animal origin are any food products that contain ingredients that come from an animal, such as chicken, meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products.
In addition, as a precautionary measure, consumers are advised not to eat any imported frozen food of animal origin bought from Iceland Ireland stores since March 3, 2023.
While no reported illnesses have been linked to the implicated products, the FSAI says that the absence of valid traceability documentation raises doubts about their safety.
There are 26 Iceland stores in Ireland.
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