The publication of the Government's road map to loosening of restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19 has been welcomed by business groups.
However, aspects have been criticised, including the timing of the reopening of pubs. Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot described the announcement as "...a glimmer of light and hope at the end of a tunnel", which gave some clarity and timeframes on how business could start to prepare.
Mr Talbot reiterated Chambers Ireland's call for liquidity funds and grant aid for business to cover overheads such as rent, utilities and working capital, as well as for clarity regarding supports on commercial rates, which should be waived for six months for impacted businesses.