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Key changes to be made before easing restrictions

Lockdown restrictions and the impact on consumer spending, as well as the construction and services sectors

Lockdown dealt a heavy blow to many sectors since March last year. The shutdown of the hospitality and services sectors alone was one of the heaviest hits. Consumer spending data suggests significant pent-up consumer demand which will be unlocked once restrictions are eased. Lockdown dealt a €2bn hit to construction output in 2020 – report…