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As Covid-19 cases rise many business are concerned if whether or not they will be open in time for Christmas. IBEC are now calling for an early exit from Level 5 for retail, hospitality and travel sectors. The employers’ lobby group has asked Taoiseach Micheál Martin for a gradual easing of restrictions on businesses from next week, leading to a return to Level 2 by the middle of December. Today on The Last Word Matt Cooper spoke to: Danny McCoy, CEO of IBEC. And Dr Thomas Ryan, Associate Professor in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology. Catch the full chat by hitting the play button below.