asked the Taoiseach if he will state the items which have risen in price since May, 1954, and which are taken into account for the purpose of the cost-of-living index.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cost-of-Living Index—Price Increases.
Major de Valera
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the percentage change in prices of items entering into the Consumer Price Index between mid-May, 1954 and mid-August, 1956.
Following is the statement:—
PERCENTAGE change in prices of items entering into the Consumer Price Index between mid-May, 1954 and mid-August, 1956.
|
Item |
Percentage increase(+) or decrease(–) |
|
FOOD: |
|
|
Beef |
+6.5 |
|
Mutton |
+0.8 |
|
Bacon and pigs' heads |
–0.5 |
|
Ham, uncooked |
+0.1 |
|
Ham, cooked |
+12.6 |
|
Rashers, streaky |
–2.0 |
|
Fresh pork, shoulder |
+2.4 |
|
Pork sausages |
+3.8 |
|
Boiling fowl |
+12.8 |
|
Kippered herring |
–2.2 |
|
Fresh herring |
+1.4 |
|
Whiting |
+1.7 |
|
Cod steak |
+8.1 |
|
Tinned salmon |
+4.8 |
|
Eggs, 1st grade, hen |
+72.0 |
|
Butter, creamery |
–10.0 |
|
Butter, farmers |
–7.7 |
|
Margarine |
+0.2 |
|
Cheese |
+2.0 |
|
Lard |
+1.9 |
|
Fresh milk |
+5.2 |
|
Condensed milk, Irish full cream |
+5.1 |
|
Bread |
+1.5 |
|
Household flour |
+0.3 |
|
Cake |
+2.1 |
|
Oatmeal |
+3.3 |
|
Rice |
–22.9 |
|
Semolina |
+0.6 |
|
Potatoes |
+21.0 |
|
Cabbage |
+16.1 |
|
Onions |
+23.4 |
|
Carrots |
+40.7 |
|
Dried peas |
–4.4 |
|
Cooking apples |
+7.7 |
|
Oranges |
+38.1 |
|
Tomatoes |
+21.7 |
|
Sultanas |
+22.5 |
|
Tinned pears |
+8.9 |
|
Tinned beans in tomato sauce |
–3.1 |
|
Tea |
+41.8 |
|
Coffee |
+6.3 |
|
Cocoa |
+18.4 |
|
Cornflour |
–1.4 |
|
Custard powder |
–0.5 |
|
Sugar, white granulated |
0.0 |
|
Salt (table) |
–0.1 |
|
Mustard |
–4.0 |
|
Jam |
+9.0 |
|
Sauce |
+6.3 |
|
Boiled sweets |
+1.8 |
|
Bars of chocolate |
+1.5 |
|
Biscuits |
+16.1 |
|
Jellies |
–0.1 |
|
Soft drinks |
+14.1 |
|
Breakfast cereals |
–2.1 |
|
Other groceries |
+6.7 |
|
FUEL AND LIGHT: |
|
|
Candles |
+4.4 |
|
Paraffin oil |
+5.6 |
|
Coal |
+26.9 |
|
Gas |
+16.0 |
|
Turf |
+17.3 |
|
Firewood blocks |
+9.5 |
|
Electricity |
0.0 |
|
HOUSING: |
|
|
Rent and rates of rented dwellings |
+6.8 |
|
Rates of owner occupied dwellings |
+12.9 |
|
Repair and decoration of all dwellings |
+9.8 |
|
CLOTHING: |
|
|
Men's— |
|
|
Suits |
+0.9 |
|
Overcoats |
+1.3 |
|
Cotton raincoats, rubber proofed |
+2.6 |
|
Wool gaberdine raincoats |
+3.2 |
|
Sports coats |
+1.0 |
|
Flannel trousers |
+1.1 |
|
Hats |
+0.3 |
|
Overalls |
+3.2 |
|
Pullovers (wool, sleeveless) |
+0.3 |
|
Cotton singlets |
–0.9 |
|
Woollen vests (short sleeves) |
+0.2 |
|
Underpants |
–0.9 |
|
Shirts—collar attached |
–0.9 |
|
Shirts—tunic, two collars |
+2.0 |
|
Pyjamas |
+0.8 |
|
Socks |
–3.4 |
|
Boys'— |
|
|
Suits |
+2.0 |
|
Overcoats |
+1.6 |
|
Raincoats |
+0.6 |
|
Woollen jerseys |
–0.9 |
|
Shirts |
+1.4 |
|
Woollen stockings |
+0.2 |
|
Womens— |
|
|
Light coats |
+0.3 |
|
Heavy coats |
–0.6 |
|
Costumes |
+0.5 |
|
Blouses |
+2.5 |
|
Skirts |
+0.8 |
|
Woollen dresses |
+2.1 |
|
Silk or art silk dresses |
–2.5 |
|
Cotton dresses |
+4.8 |
|
Hats |
+1.0 |
|
Gloves |
–0.5 |
|
Cardigans |
+0.1 |
|
Slips |
–3.2 |
|
Brassieres |
+2.4 |
|
Corsets |
+3.5 |
|
Knickers |
+0.4 |
|
Vests |
–2.6 |
|
Night-dresses |
–0.3 |
|
Stockings—nylon— fully fashioned |
–3.6 |
|
Stockings—lisle |
+0.5 |
|
Girls'— |
|
|
Overcoats |
+0.2 |
|
Cotton frocks |
–0.7 |
|
Woollen frocks |
+0.5 |
|
Stockings |
–1.2 |
|
Cotton piece goods |
–2.9 |
|
Woollen piece goods |
+0.7 |
|
Knitting wool |
+1.7 |
|
Men's boots |
+3.4 |
|
Men's shoes, leather sole |
+6.4 |
|
Boys' boots |
+3.6 |
|
Boys' shoes |
+5.1 |
|
Wellington boots |
–1.4 |
|
Women's shoes |
+5.6 |
|
Girls' shoes |
+4.5 |
|
Children's sandals |
+6.5 |
|
Men's rubber boots |
–4.4 |
|
Other clothing |
+1.5 |
|
SUNDRIES: |
|
|
Beer and ale |
+11.4 |
|
Stout, bottled |
+3.0 |
|
Stout, draught |
+4.4 |
|
Whiskey |
+5.0 |
|
Cigarettes |
+21.4 |
|
Tobacco |
+20.4 |
|
Wire mattresses |
+0.8 |
|
Spring interior mattresses |
+4.2 |
|
Fibre mattresses |
+2.5 |
|
Kitchen chairs |
+3.7 |
|
Kitchen tables |
–0.7 |
|
Three piece suites, upholstered |
+2.7 |
|
Bedroom suites |
+2.2 |
|
Radios |
+1.7 |
|
Carpets |
+0.3 |
|
Linoleum |
+7.3 |
|
Doormats |
+0.3 |
|
Blankets |
+3.7 |
|
Sheets |
+2.9 |
|
Curtain materials |
+1.1 |
|
Hand-towels |
–3.6 |
|
Dishcloths |
–2.5 |
|
Cutlery |
+7.7 |
|
Crockery, undecorated whitewear |
+4.9 |
|
Tumblers |
–6.1 |
|
Saucepans, aluminium |
+0.0 |
|
Galvanised buckets |
+3.2 |
|
Sweeping brushes |
–0.0 |
|
Scrubbing brushes |
+3.1 |
|
Electric irons |
–1.7 |
|
Electric lamp bulbs |
–3.5 |
|
Non-electric appliances |
+19.0 |
|
Soap, household |
+6.9 |
|
Soap, toilet |
+7.8 |
|
Soap, powder |
+8.1 |
|
Scouring powder |
+11.5 |
|
Boot polish |
+6.7 |
|
Floor polish |
–1.4 |
|
Toothpaste |
+6.3 |
|
Toilet paper |
–1.0 |
|
Razor blades |
+15.5 |
|
Face powder |
+1.6 |
|
Lipstick |
–1.1 |
|
Medicines |
+0.8 |
|
Matches |
+30.7 |
|
Writing pads |
+0.7 |
|
Packets of envelopes |
+1.5 |
|
Bicycles |
+2.6 |
|
Cycle tyres |
+15.4 |
|
Admission to cinemas |
+5.7 |
|
Admission to football matches |
+8.5 |
|
Admission to dances |
+8.8 |
|
Shoe repairs |
+6.8 |
|
Men's hairdressing |
+8.5 |
|
Women's hairdressing |
+1.8 |
|
Dry cleaning: |
|
|
Men's clothing |
+0.7 |
|
Women's clothing |
+0.6 |
|
Motor cars and motor cycles |
+12.6 |
|
Train fares |
+10.0 |
|
Bus fares |
+18.0 |
|
Other travelling |
+6.0 |
|
Papers and magazines |
+30.6 |
|
Postage |
+5.0 |
|
Telephone |
+10.6 |
|
Education |
+19.4 |
|
Domestic service |
+11.2 |
|
Hotel expenses |
+5.0 |