€41m spent on Halloween treats

Irish people will spend around €41m on Halloween, with half saying the festival was as much for adults as it is for children.

A survey of more than 1,500 people by Webloyalty found that 60% of consumers will spend up to €40 on Halloween purchases. Two thirds plan to buy chocolates, sweets and confectionery for Halloween, while one in five will purchase a pumpkin.

Two thirds said they would spend up to €25 on a costume, with discount retailers the most popular place to buy one.