Better Days Ahead – Economy Minister visits Greens of Lisburn and local traders
Reopening close contact services is the next step towards better days: Dodds
Economy Minister Diane Dodds visited businesses in Lisburn – including Greens, Smyth Patterson and the Natural Hair Company to mark the reopening of close contact services under the recent Coronavirus guidelines.
“This has been a difficult time for many traders and businesses across Northern Ireland. However, we are turning a corner. While we still have some ground to cover to return to complete normality, today’s reopening of close contact services and other easements of restrictions such as the re-opening of outdoor visitor attractions and activity centres is another positive next step towards better days ahead” she said.
“Northern Ireland is now in a much better place than it was three months ago and we should keep looking forward. It is my priority to drive economic recovery and the re-opening of all business is so important to achieving this. Of course, every one of us can play our part in making this happen. It is important that anyone availing of these services from today adheres to the guidance to ensure a safe as well as an enjoyable experience.
“I know men and women up and down the country have been counting the days until they could get their hair done! So, it is wonderful to see these services back.”
Natural Hair Company’s Martine Broggy outlined for the Minister the safety measures she has put in place in preparation for the return of clients. These include, temperature checks, taking bookings by appointment only, sanitisation points, face coverings and PPE for her team.
