Bernard J. Durkan
Question:174 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the inflation rates and the position of the inflation rate here as compared to other euroland states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25674/01]
Vol. 542 No. 6
174 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the inflation rates and the position of the inflation rate here as compared to other euroland states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25674/01]
Inflation rates in the euro area, as measured by annual changes in the harmonised index of consumer prices – HICP – are shown in the table below:
Euro area harmonised index of consumer prices
September – %.
France |
1.6 |
Belgium |
1.9 |
Luxembourg |
1.9 |
Germany |
2.1 |
Austria |
2.5 |
Euro Area |
2.5 |
Italy |
2.6 |
Finland |
2.6 |
Spain |
3.4 |
Ireland |
3.8 |
Greece |
4.0 |
Portugal |
4.1 |
Netherlands |
5.4 |