Laois Chamber say it could be bad for businesses
Laois Chamber says there's no need for another bank holiday.
The Labour Party is calling for Good Friday to be named a new public holiday for everyone, to settle the ambiguity around the day.
At the moment, it's at the discretion of employers whether staff get the day off.
Interim CEO of Laois Chamber, Caroline Hofman, says an additional bank holiday could lead to a substantial loss in revenue for businesses:
These people in the midlands have their say on the additional bank holiday:
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