Government to press retailers on prices as Ireland revealed to be the costliest country in the EU

Irish consumers pay more for goods, services, and alcohol and tobacco than anyone else in the union.

Ireland is now the most expensive country in the EU with Irish consumers paying more for goods, services, and alcohol and tobacco than anyone else in the union.

They also pay some of the highest prices in Europe for gas, electricity, public transport, communication services, hotels, and dining out as the cost-of-living crisis continues.