asked the Taoiseach the amount of money required to equal the value of 8d as at 4th January, 1958, at each of the several dates in both tables appended to a reply of 16th December, 1971.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Value of 8d.
12.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the required information. The estimates, which are based on the consumer price index numbers, calculated quarterly, are given for the nearest available dates to those specified.
Following is the statement:
AMOUNT required at the dates specified to equal the value of 8d (3.33p) at mid-February 1958.
|
Date |
Amount |
|
p. |
|
|
February 1958 |
3.33 |
|
,,1960 |
3.33 |
|
May 1961 |
3.47 |
|
1962 |
3.65 |
|
August 1962 |
3.63 |
|
February 1964 |
3.81 |
|
May 1966 |
4.26 |
|
August 1966 |
4.33 |
|
May 1968 |
4.62 |
|
November 1968 |
4.69 |
|
May 1969 |
4.93 |
|
November 1969 |
5.05 |
|
May 1970 |
5.35 |
|
February 1971 |
5.65 |
|
August 1971 |
5.92 |