Cost of living: Inflation hits 9.1% in June — highest rate in 38 years

The 2022 index has been published this morning by the Central Statistics Office, showing that prices have risen by the highest annual rate since 1984.

Staples like pasta and bread are rising in price while the humble potato is among the few items to decrease, according to the latest Consumer Price Index.

The 2022 index has been published this morning by the Central Statistics Office, showing that prices have risen by the highest annual rate since 1984.