Hundreds of people have attended a rally in support of former workers at Clerys in Dublin.

130 staff at the company were laid off on Friday after the store went into liquidation - they've since been told that there are no funds to cover their redundancy and back payments - with the full cost to be carried by the State.

There are also concerns for the futures of over 300 concession workers at the iconic department store.

SIPTU Vice President Gene Mealy says Clerys' former owners - Gordon Brothers - should engage with the staff.