The second episode of RTÉ's Open For Business focused on the tourism industry, an industry devastated by the lack of international visitors to Ireland.
The programme examined the Governmental guidelines that have been put in place to allow businesses to reopen across the country.
In studio, Richard and Ella chatted with Mark Cullen, chief inspector at the Health & Safety Authority, the organisation that is tasked with enforcing and policing these guidelines.
Mark Cullen, Chief Inspector at @TheHSA, on the Return To Work Safely Protocols.
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These are available online at:https://t.co/alSWdViMO9#OpenForBusinessRTE pic.twitter.com/UTsIrop0k7
It also looked at how the downturn in the tourism and hospitality industries is having a knock-on effect on small independent food producers.
"From bars to breweries, everyone has had to adapt."
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A look at how some small Kerry-based businesses are handling the crisis.#OpenForBusinessRTE pic.twitter.com/9Hn6lQblT8
The programme also heard from three small family-run businesses, from West Cork to Louth, who are now trying to adapt their businesses, after being forced in lockdown to re-examine their business models and revenue streams.
Mark Barrett, CEO of @apcinnovate, on when a vaccine might become available.#OpenForBusinessRTE pic.twitter.com/0SAO6btnOq
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In our Gold Star slot this week, we look at how a virtual volunteering programme is helping immigrants get ready to enter the workforce.@BITCIreland#OpenForBusinessRTE pic.twitter.com/RKJfeallm5
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Relevant Links
The HSA Return to Work Safely Protocols can be found at: www.hsa.ie
All information on mask wearing protocols are available on: www.hse.ie
If you would like to learn more about how your company can make a difference though Virtual Volunteering contact BITC on:info@bitc.ie
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