Irish consumers again the 'most anxious in Europe'

New lockdown and the banning of click-and-collect services mean retailers and consumers face a tough few weeks ahead, says expert

Shoppers on St Patrick St, Cork, as the third lockdown tightens on retailers. File picture: Dan Linehan

Ireland's consumers are the most anxious in Europe as Covid-19 cases surged this month, according to Deloitte.

Its survey was carried out in the week to January 6 as cases in the Republic started to increase to reach the highest in the world based on population, and death rates soared. The survey includes 19 countries.