It comes as his store is moving in a different direction, in an aim to keep up with multinational competition
The owner of The Elms Home and Living in Punchestown has warned that the "future is bleak for Irish retailers".
It comes as his store is moving in a different direction, in an aim to keep up with multinational competition.
Speaking on Kildare Today, Independent Senator and owner of The Elms Home and Living, Aubrey McCarthy stressed the difficulty for family businesses to continue to operate:
"For family run businesses, margins are tighter, it's impossible for families to survive."
"The future is bleak for Irish retailers, the supports aren't there for them, we need more for the local businesses who keep the show on the road."
The full interview can be heard below:
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