Manic Monday
Alcohol and tobacco saw rises of 2%.
Inflation in Ireland hit 7.8% in May, the biggest annual increase since 1984.
Estimated figures from Eurostat late last month had prices increasing by 8.2 per cent in May.
The rate has now been confirmed by the CSO to be at 7.8%.
In May, the largest increases were seen in housing, energy costs and transport.
Alcohol and tobacco saw rises of 2%, while restaurants and hotels only saw prices increase by just over 1%.
Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Kildare
The warning has been issued for Leinster, Munster and Galway
Staff At RTÉ, Newstalk And Irish Independent Evacuated Following Bomb Threat
They have since been allowed to return to work after Gardaí determined those alerts were hoaxes
Public Sector Pay Talk Efforts Ramping Up As Strikes Loom
Rallies have been announced for eight locations next Thursday
French Prime Minister Claims Aer Lingus Pilots Initially Refused To Land In France After Bomb Threat
Aer Lingus is insisting its pilots co-operated fully with authorities
Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Three Counts of Sexual Assault
The British comedian and actor faces a significant jail sentence after being convicted of one count of rape and three counts at sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court.
ICTU Announces Plans For Next Week's Public Sector Strike
Over 300,000 workers will strike for 24-hours if progress is not made.
Aer Lingus Flight From Dublin Diverted Due To Emergency
There are reports it was sparked by a bomb threat
Oireachtas Media Committee Chair Describes RTÉ's Appearance As "Farcical"
It spent the meeting defending the external appointment of Ger Gilroy
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