Taoiseach Micheál Martin said shoes are an essential item in terms of the growth and development of children.
He said Government is finalising guidance that would be outlined in regulations.
This would allow shoe shops with fitting services to measure children's feet.
However, Mr Martin said this could only be done by appointment only.
The appointments could be made by phone or online.
He said the shops could then provide the fitting service and the sale of children's shoes only.
Seamus Campbell is from Meaney’s shoes in Carrick on Suir spoke to Fran on Tipp Today this morning.