asked the Taoiseach the amount by which the consumer price index figure has increased from mid-May 1977 to mid-May 1980.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Consumer Price Index.
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The Consumer Price Index increased by 33.6 per cent between mid-May 1977 and mid-February 1980 which is the latest period for which the index is available. The mid-May 1980 index will be available later this month.
Was I right in hearing the Minister of State say that the rate of inflation has been approximately one-third or 33½ per cent since the present Government assumed office?
Up to February.
By 33.6 per cent between mid-May 1977 and mid-February 1980.
When precisely will the mid-May figure be available?
It will be available very shortly, I think, later this month. Yes, the mid-May 1980 figure will be available later this month.
(Cavan-Monaghan): What is it?
It is not available yet.
(Cavan-Monaghan): Can the Minister tell us what it is?
What does the Minister expect it to be?
Question No. 7 for written reply.