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Monday, 24 August 2020 16:10

The group believes the local economy suffered due to an unclear message from the Govern

A Laois traders' association says the county lost business because the message from the Government about the localised restrictions wasn't clear.

Downtown Portlaoise believes a lot of people thought the town was in lockdown despite the majority of shops being open.

The restrictions were imposed after a spike in COVID-19 cases in Kildare, Laois and Offaly.

Chairperson Mark Healy is hoping the message will get out that they are opened for business:

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