Retailers demand early reopening if coronavirus case numbers fall

Two women wearing face masks on an almost deserted Henry Street in Dublin’s city centre (Brian Lawless/PA)

Retailers have called for an early reopening date for shops if Covid-19 case numbers continue to fall, an industry body has said.

Retail Excellence, the largest representative body for retail in the country, urged the Government to clarify in the next 10 days its plans to reopen non-essential retail so that retailers can prepare for Christmas.