The country made its first steps out of Level 5 restrictions earlier this week and retail outlets opened their shop doors. What has been the regional reaction to the reopening of our high streets? Susan Keogh spoke to Jenny Beresford, CEO of Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber of Commerce, Graeme McQueen, Head of Communications at Dublin Chamber and Kenny Deery, CEO of Galway Chamber of Commerce.

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