The group believes the local economy suffered due to an unclear message from the Govern
A Laois traders' association says the county lost business because the message from the Government about the localised restrictions wasn't clear.
Downtown Portlaoise believes a lot of people thought the town was in lockdown despite the majority of shops being open.
The restrictions were imposed after a spike in COVID-19 cases in Kildare, Laois and Offaly.
Chairperson Mark Healy is hoping the message will get out that they are opened for business: