Irish consumers paying 40% above EU average prices for household goods

We top EU table on spending for hotels, restaurants, tobacco and alcohol

Taxes on drinks accounts for much of disparity.

The high price Irish people pay for alcohol, tobacco, hotels and restaurants places us at the top of the EU table for consumer prices.

Last year, the highest price levels were recorded in Denmark, at 143% of the EU average, followed by Ireland (142%) and Luxembourg (135%).