Jim Higgins
Ceist:73 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the cost of a basket of essential food in April 1999, April 2000 and April 2001; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14577/01]
Written Answers. - Food Prices.
I do not keep the data requested by the Deputy. However, I understand that the Central Statistics Office, CSO, compiles monthly statistics on average food prices as part of the consumer price index. They can be obtained directly from CSO.