Government flip flops on children's shoe shops

Parents of younger children have raised the issue in recent days, saying that the process of trying to measure feet at home is difficult or unwieldy. 

Parents of young children have been calling for the decision. File picture. 

The Taoiseach has confirmed that children's shoe fittings will be allowed by appointment only.

Micheál Martin said that the Government "takes the point" that the footwear is essential and said that updated regulations would be drawn up for allowing measurements on children's feet by appointment.