Debenhams stores in Ireland are separate to the UK company.
Iconic UK department store chain Debenhams is set to go into administration amid the Covid-19 pandemic, company bosses have confirmed.
"Department store group Debenhams today has filed a Notice of Intent to appoint an administrator in the UK," the company said in a statement.
"This move will protect Debenhams from the threat of legal action that could have the effect of pushing the business into liquidation while its 142 UK stores remain closed in line with the government's current advice regarding the Covid-19 pandemic," the company said.
"The group is making preparations to resume trading its stores once government restrictions are lifted," it added.
The 11 Debenhams stores in Ireland are separate to the UK company.
The retailer has a number of shops in Dublin, as well as in Newbridge in Co Kildare, Galway, Limerick, Tralee, Cork and Waterford.
