An Ennis retailer is warning shops across the country will close in increasing numbers if government doesn’t take action to help them.
A Retail Excellence Ireland survey shows 47 per cent of retailers can’t meet the rising cost of doing business with increases to the minimum wage, and new paid sick-leave for staff.
The retail lobby group says a return to the 9 per cent VAT rate will help.
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Owner of Willow in Ennis and REI Chief Executive, Jean McCabe says shop owners are sacrificing their own pay, just so they can open their doors.
