The government had supported businesses through the pandemic.
Footfall in Dublin City is only about two thirds of 2019 levels.
That's according to Dublin Town - who say it's not enough to sustain business in the area.
Ministers in Stormont arranged a 100 pound voucher for the public to use in local shops.
Lunchtime in Dublin City. Everyone I see wearing masks in shops. Most shops open & lots of sales & deals in windows. Footfall must be down 70%+ based on a 10% activity on Grafton St.
Get into Dublin & shop at locally owned & independent businesses to keep them & jobs alive.— Dr Robert Bohan Artist (@RobertBohan) September 14, 2021
Chief executive of Dublin Town, Richard Guiney, reckons they should do the same in the Republic.
He says there's a risk some of the city's shops and hospitality outlets will go under.
"Trade is not at the levels of where it needs to be to sustain those businesses," he said.
"Our footfall is about two thirds of what it would have been in 2019."
"It's not enough when the government supports, which have been very welcome, are withdrawn."
