Irish set to be Europe’s big spenders at Christmas time

Despite fears of a crippling budget, Irish households still plan to be the highest spenders across Europe this Christmas, proving that Santa’s sleigh remains insulated from the icy winds of austerity.

The annual Deloitte consumer survey predicts Irish revellers will spend on average €965.80 on gifts, food, and drink this season — nearly twice that of our European cousins.

The report says we will spend: