Retail Ireland's calling for a change to close contact rules, with an update due to be given this week.
The Tanaiste Leo Varadkar says the Government has some options to consider in new guidance from the European Centre for Disease and Control.
Retail Ireland wants the rules changed as supply chains may break down over the coming weeks due to staff absences of between 17 to 30 per cent.
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Director, Arnold Dillon says it's vital the rules are changed here.
