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25 streets in Dublin city centre will have energy efficient lighting for the festive season this year

DublinTown starts putting up city's Christmas lights

Dublin business group DublinTown has started putting up the city's Christmas lights so they are ready for switching on by the middle of November.

Business • 05 Oct 22

Dublin footfall up 22% after lifting of restrictions

Dublin business group DublinTown said that footfall in Dublin city centre increased by 22% on a weekly basis on Saturday January 22 - the first day all Covid restrictions were lifted.

Business • 24 Jan 22

Non-essential retailers across the country can resume click and collect, shopping by appointment and outdoor services from today

12,000 businesses reopen today as Covid curbs ease

12,000 businesses are reopening their premises this week as Covid-19 restrictions ease further starting from today.

Business • 10 May 21

DublinTown said the blueprint does not take into account how people wish to live and work

DublinTown says Govt's new rural plan 'ill-considered'

An organisation that represents businesses in Dublin city centre has branded the Government's new plan for the development of rural Ireland as ill-considered and unworkable.

Business • 29 Mar 21

DublinTown is urging consumers to start their Christmas shopping early and before the December rush

Early start to Christmas shopping urged to avoid queues

It may be 11 weeks to Christmas Day but retailers are advising the public to start their festive shopping now.

Business • 09 Oct 20

DublinTown expressed concern that, in the event of the additional restrictions being imposed, many businesses would not survive until the Christmas period

DublinTown seeks clarity on new Covid measures

A representative group for businesses in Dublin has called on the government to provide clarity on a number of issues around the proposals being considered to deal with the spread of Covid-19 in the city.

Business • 18 Sep 20

DublinTown said that city footfall is struggling and the new restrictions are likely to depress it further

DublinTown warns of impact of new Covid-19 restrictions

The Dublin city centre business group, DublinTown, has expressed concern over the renewed Covid-19 restrictions announced by the Government yesterday, including a call to avoid public transport where possible.

Business • 19 Aug 20

DublinTown has called for a national working group to address the financial burdens business now faces as it recovers from Covid-19

DublinTown's action plan calls for burden sharing

Business organisation DublinTown has today published an action plan to support the reopening Dublin's city centre.

Business • 18 May 20

Footfall in the city centre declined by 80.3% during the week ended March 29, DublinTown figures show

Footfall in Dublin city centre slumps by over 80%

New figures from DublinTown show that footfall in Dublin city centre has continued to fall as people work from home and exercise social distancing.

Business • 01 Apr 20

A near empty O'Connell Street on St Patrick's Day

Dublin city footfall slumps by 66% due to Covid-19

Business organisation DublinTown has said that footfall in Dublin city centre between Monday March 16 and Sunday March 22 slumped by 65.8%.

Business • 23 Mar 20

In Grafton Street, footfall last week was 34% lower compared to last year

Footfall in Dublin city centre plummets

Footfall in Dublin city centre was down 28% in the week to last Sunday compared to the same period last year, according to new data released by DublinTown.

Coronavirus • 17 Mar 20

Dublin City Council recently announced a €630 charge for the signs

Business group criticises council's sandwich board tax

Dublin City Council has said the decision to create a licencing system for businesses who wish to erect sandwich board signs outside their premises was taken due to their impact on pedestrians.

Business • 30 Jul 19