Living and Working in Ireland Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant economic impact, and few are immune to this impact. Inevitably, this acute disruption has had a significant impact on businesses with many popular Irish retail chains going into liquidation. The economy of Ireland has faced challenges and obstacles over the last 20 years with the recession of 2008 and the recent COVID-19 pandemic leading to severe business interruption. It is clear that business owners have learned from these unprecedented times which will aid their future decisions in relation to their business. The examinership process as well as the introduction of new legislation has been a great relief for struggling businesses, and it certainly continues to be a ray of hope in these unprecedented times.
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