Consumer spending falls by €147m in October

Data from the Central Bank shows total spending in October including ATM withdrawals equated to €7.3bn, a decrease of 2% on September

Restaurant and entertainment spending increased by 3% and 5%, respectively, when compared to September. Picture: iStock

Credit and debit card spending fell in October as Irish consumers spent less on hotel accommodation, electrical goods, and on education.

New data from the Central Bank shows total spending in October including ATM withdrawals equated to €7.3bn, a decrease of 2%, or €147m on September.