Irish businesses brace for further Covid restrictions

Irish businesses brace for further Covid restrictions

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The transcript discusses the impact of a second lockdown on small businesses, employees, and customers. The speaker expresses concerns about the effectiveness of government support and the challenges faced by businesses in recovering from repeated closures. There is a focus on the emotional and financial strain on business owners and employees, as well as the reactions of customers. The speaker also reflects on the measures taken and suggests that different strategies could have been implemented to mitigate the impact.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's main concern regarding the impact of the lockdown on small businesses?

The increase in taxes

The loss of employees

The rise in competition

The ability to recover from a second lockdown

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker feel about the government support received so far?

It has been more than enough

It has been completely unnecessary

It has been very good but may not be enough

It has been insufficient

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest could have been done differently to avoid the current situation?

Implementing stricter guidelines

Targeting different sectors

Taking certain measures earlier

Increasing taxes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the shared opinion among customers regarding the lockdown measures?

They are indifferent to the measures

They feel the measures are too lenient

They think the sector should not have been targeted again

They believe the measures are fair

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does the speaker highlight about recovering from repeated lockdowns?

The shortage of skilled workers

The increase in operational costs

The difficulty in regaining lost time

The lack of government support