With the easing of restrictions coming into play on Monday, businesses are starting to think of recovery and coming out of hibernation.

But how long will it take for the economy to recover and will it take more time than some are hoping?

Economist Colm McCarthy thinks that might be the case and he joined Bobby to to tell him why.

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