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Hairdressers call on Government for earlier reopening
EARLY REOPENING: Sean Taaffe, who is the current President of the Hairdressing Council of Ireland, says they're going to write to Government to make the request to allow hairdressers to reopen earlier.
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By Michelle Crean
Hairdressers who say that their industry is one of the safest in the country regarding COVID-19 regulations are to write to the Government requesting that they be allowed to reopen early - possibly as soon as November 20.
As one of their busiest seasons approaches, they say they'll be under pressure to meet the demand of bookings before Christmas.
Currently due to Level 5 restrictions - December 1 is the earliest they can reopen their doors.
Killarney based hairdresser Sean Taaffe, who is the current President of the Hairdressing Council of Ireland, says they're going to write to Government to make the request.
He explained that they won't ever go against any Government or NPHET advice - but as COVID cases across the country continue to drop - and with their industry adhering to strict safety COVID protocols - that it could be very positive, especially for peoples' mental health.
The move comes after ex-HSE chief Tony O'Brien this week called on the Government to allow hairdressers reopen during Level 5, saying that they are amongst the businesses which have shown they can operate safely during the pandemic.
Agreeing with him, Sean Taaffe told the Killarney Advertiser that hairdressers have learnt a lot in the aftermath of the first lockdown.
"I think at the moment anything is possible," Sean said.
"We would be hopeful. It would be fantastic if we could come back two weeks early, even November 20. To be fair our industry has taken it seriously. We're always going to be governed by the Government and take the advice of NPEHT. Hairdressing is one of the safest environments. The Hairdressing Council will certainly be writing to all relevant Government departments based on our proven track record. We were even recognised by the Government as being one of the safest industries in the country."
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