The big squeeze: Caitriona Redmond on a year of dealing with the cost-of-living crisis

How much has your shopping increased this year? Caitriona Redmond's weekly shop has increased from €100 per week in January 2022 to €135 - that's  €1,820 more per year. Over the last twelve months, she has heard from readers all over the country sharing their experiences of the cost of living crisis

Caitríona Redmond. Photograph Moya Nolan

In my first column, this time last year I said:

“I know how difficult it is to feed our families as the cost of living is increasing and our grocery budgets are dwindling. Trying to keep track on our own is wearing us all down. I’m here to help.”