asked the Taoiseach the purchasing power of the punt taking the base line as 1977 for the year commencing January, 1980, 1982 and 1983.
Written Answers. - Purchasing Power of Punt.
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On the basis of the Consumer Price Index it is estimated that £1.44, £2.03 and £2.16 would have been required in the years 1980 and 1982 and at mid-February 1983, respectively, to purchase the same quantum of goods and services at retail prices as £1 would have purchased in 1977. Mid-February 1983 is the latest date for which the Consumer Price Index is available for 1983.