Inflation falls again in September as prices remain unchanged

"Increased energy costs are reflected in the yearly increase of Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuels," the CSO said.

Inflation has remained above 5% for a full year now, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has said, but the rate at which prices are rising has tempered somewhat in recent months.

For September, the Consumer Price Index rose at an annual rate of 8.2%, the CSO has said. This compares to 8.7% in August and 9.1% in July and June.