The government is set to introduce increased supports for businesses effected by the latest increase of restrictions. Can the government afford an increased spending load? To discuss Shane was joined this morning on the show by Gerard Howlin Public affairs consultant & Sunday Times columnist and Adrian Cummins, CEO of Restaurants Association of Ireland.

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