asked the Taoiseach if he will state in respect of each year since 1946 up to the latest date for which figures are available the percentage increase or decrease in the cost of living index.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cost of Living Index.
1.
With your permission, Sir, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the required information.
Following is the statement:
PERCENTAGE change in the Consumer Price Index each year since 1946.
|
Percentage Change |
|
|
1947 |
+5.7 |
|
1948 |
+3.1 |
|
1949 |
+0.3 |
|
1950 |
+1.5 |
|
1951 |
+7.9 |
|
1952 |
+8.7 |
|
1953 |
+5.3 |
|
1954 |
+0.2 |
|
1955 |
+2.6 |
|
1956 |
+4.3 |
|
1957 |
+4.1 |
|
1958 |
+4.5 |
|
1959 |
No change |
|
1960 |
+0.4 |
|
1961 |
+2.7 |
|
1962 |
+4.2 |
|
1963 |
+2.5 |
|
1964 |
+6.7 |
|
1965 |
+5.0 |
|
1966 |
+3.0 |
|
1967 |
+3.2 |
|
1968 |
+4.7 |
|
1969 |
+7.4 |
|
1970 |
+8.2 |
These figures are based on the averages of the indexes for the four quarters each year.