Sticking to a hybrid working model could be beneficial to local and rural businesses.
That's the view Fianna Fail Midlands North West Election candidate, Barry Cowen, who says local economies are reaping the benefits of people working from home.
It's thought that restaurants and cafes in particular have noticed a particular increase in business between Mondays and Fridays.
Speaking to Ocean FM News, Deputy Cowen said that it's important the government support businesses that offer a hybrid working model to their staff.
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