North Clare Restaurater Says Bookings Already Down By 70 Percent Due To Restrictions

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A North Clare restaurateur says bookings in his establishment are already down by 70 percent due to enhanced COVID-19 restrictions.

It’s after Cabinet agreed on a 100 million euro package to provide financial supports to businesses being forced to close early until the 30th of January.

The employment wage subsidy scheme is being reopened for businesses with a more than 30 per cent loss in turnover, while the CRSS payment is to open for impacted businesses once more.

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Patrick O Donoghue of the Monks restaurant in Ballyvaughan believes he will still lose staff members despite the enhanced supports.