They're anxious over backlash from customers.
The Health Minister says regulations are being drawn up to make face masks mandatory in shops.
Customers now have to wear face coverings in all stores.
But it's unclear how it will be policed and what penalties will be enforced.
Minister Stephen Donnelly says they are working on it:
Paul Lynam from The King Oak store in Tullamore agrees with the wearing of face masks, but is worried about how the measure will be policed:
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The highest increase of 23% came in Laois according to Geowox's Q3 report.
Literary Festival Kicks Off In Laois Tomorrow
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New Entrance To Laois Shopping Centre Gets Green Light
Planning permission was granted at the end of last month.
Midlands Winners For Family Carer Of The Year Announced
Three winners from each county have been crowned.
INTO Survey Reveals Job Vacancies In Over Half Of Special Schools
56% of special schools have job vacancies in new findings by the INTO.
Offaly Mother Raises Almost €2k for Down Syndrome Ireland
Tullamore's Amy Rickard undertook the Purple Run last month for her nine month son Caelan.
Laois TD Urges Stronger Support For Tillage Sector
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Midlands Agricultural Land Prices Surge 10% In A Year
That figure has increased by 30% since 2020.
People Weren't Happy With The Choice - Spoil The Vote Campaign
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Cannonball Ireland Raises Over €2.2m For Children’s Charities
The Cannonball is in it's 15th year.
Plans Submitted To Revive Fire Damaged Café In Laois
The Coffee Pot has been closed for over three years due a fire.
Gardai Seek Help In Locating Hijacked Car In Midlands
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Ryanair CEO Pleased With Jump In Profits
Profits surged during a six month period this year.
TDs Call To Deport Convicted Relatives In Ashling Murphy Case
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Former Mayor of Westmeath County Council Laid To Rest
Egbert Moran passed away on Thursday at the age of 83.
Cabinet to Consider Charges For Asylum Seekers In IPAS Centers
There are plans in place to build an IPAS centre in Athlone.
Gardai Looking For Man Last Seen In Midlands
Paul McCarton was last seen in Carlow Town.
Jobs Fair In Support Of Couriers To Take Place In Laois
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New ‘Give Take Return’ Recycling Pilot To Launch In Westmeath
The aim is to improve recycling in the county.
Muintir Na Tíre Honoured For 40 Years Of Community Service In Laois
An event was held to celebrate their work by Laois County Council.
