Irish consumers splashing their cash as spending continues to rise

Consumer spending throughout the country continues to rise with shoppers splashing their cash on clothes, shoes and household items last month.

According to the latest Visa Europe Irish Consumer Spending Index, October expenditure represented the fastest pace of consumer spending in the last 14 months.

Figures reveal consumers spent the most money on household goods last month — this sector saw a 14.2% spike in expenditure as customers increased spending on home improvement and DIY.