Inflation rise to 1.4% led by restaurant and hotel sector

The headline 1.4% rate is the second monthly rise since inflation bottomed out at 0.7% in September and October

According to the CSO, the inflation figure is up on the 1% rate recorded in the 12 months to November.

Inflation in the Irish economy rose to 1.4% for the 12 months to December, data shows.

According to the CSO, the inflation figure is up on the 1% rate recorded in the 12 months to November.