Bad Habits
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%.
Irish Coast Guard Commence Operations From Weston Airport On Celbridge/Lucan Border
This signifies the end of 27 years of Coast Guard helicopter services operating out of Dublin Airport
Kildare South TD Calls For Hospital Car Park Fees To Be Reduced Or Abolished
Almost €19 million was raised in parking fees last year
Man Remains In Custody Over Fatal Clondalkin Stabbing
Victim of stabbing has been named as Joseph McEvoy
Man Arrested Following The Discovery Of A Body Near Lucan This Morning
Investigations are ongoing
Kildare Motorists Are Free To Choose Where They Get Their Car Fixed
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is warning the motor industry following reports of anti-competitive practices
Major Traffic Disruption On The N7 Due To Protest
The Protestors are against the Governments purchase of the Citywest Hotel for use as an IPAS Centre
8 Men Handed Down Sentences For Their Roles In €157 Million Drug Operation
Sentences ranged from 13 and a half years to twenty years
Castletown House Parklands To Open From Dawn To Dusk Following Meeting With Minister Boxer Moran
Pedestrians will have access to Castletown from 7am until 10pm
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