After a long, long winter, some hope for Irish businesses may be on the way today as later we are expecting the government to outline a roadmap to reopening the country over the next few weeks. 

Non-essential retail is set to open on the 17th of May while outdoor dining will return on June the 7th. 

Andrea hears from businesses who have been trying to stay afloat over the last year and how they plan to reopen their doors to the public. 

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