Organisation: Central Statistical Office

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<p>Almost two-thirds of the wealthiest 20% of households have received an inheritance or gift, while this falls to just 16% of the poorest group.</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Wealth trickling down

Inheritances in Ireland average close to €100,000

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Polish economy grows 4.3%

world

Mugabe announces food aid as inflation goes through the roof

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Zimbabwe forced to issue more money

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Zimbabwe inflation surges to 7,634%

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Zimbabwe: Alleged coup plotters deny treason charges

Zimbabwe annual inflation rate hits 3,714%

Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate surged to an unprecedented 3,714% at the end of April, the official state newspaper reported.

Fri, 18 May, 2007

New Year revellers send 35 million texts in three hours

NEW YEAR revellers sent and received a whopping 35 million text messages in just three hours on New Year’s Eve.

Tue, 02 Jan, 2007

Irish poverty risk ‘greatest in Europe’

THE IRISH are at greater risk of falling into the poverty trap than almost all their European neighbours, figures published yesterday show.

Fri, 17 Nov, 2006

Inflation hits new high as Zimbabwe's economy implodes

Zimbabwe's inflation, already the highest in the world, hit a new record of 1,193.5% for the year to May, the government’s Central Statistical Office said today.

Sat, 10 Jun, 2006

Zimbabwe inflation down, but still world's highest

Zimbabwe’s official inflation rate dropped to 149.3% last month, down from 209% in October, the state Central Statistical Office said today.

Tue, 14 Dec, 2004