Rip-off Ireland: it’s official

IRELAND is the most expensive and least competitive country in Europe.

A major study found that, of 15 developed economies, Ireland was the most expensive for goods and services, alongside Finland, and that price increases are eroding our ability to attract and maintain jobs.

The Annual Competitiveness Review, which is appointed by the Government, found Ireland was fourth most expensive for insurance premiums and the third dearest for electricity and landfill costs. Ireland also has the lowest broadband internet penetration and the second most expensive.