It comes as many businesses struggle with staff shortages.
Many sectors and businesses across the country have been struggling with staffing issues due to close contact rules.
Lots of workplaces have been affected by workers being unable to come in.
That's whether they have covid themselves, or are a close contact.
Yesterday, it was reported that jury trials, pharmacy opening hours and post deliveries have all been delayed in recent days.
The Courts Service has had to postpone jury trials in the Central and Circuit courts until later this month.
Meanwhile, the Irish Pharmacy Union says many outlets are having to reduce hours or close for a few days because of the same problem.
Finally, An post says it's experiencing 'a significant increase in Covid 19 related absences' that's putting a strain on the company's operations.
Today, it's reported Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said an update on close contacts is due this week.
He also said the Government has some options to consider in new guidance from the European Centre for Disease and Control.
Useful new guidance in from the ECDC. Gives us some options to consider re close contact rules. Further update next weekhttps://t.co/KSTBA9hUyn
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 8, 2022
Retail Ireland is calling for a change to the rules.
It says if not, supply chains may break down over the coming weeks due to staff absences of between 17 to 30 per cent.
