Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 June 2005
140 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the action he will take to address the issue of price hikes not reflected in the CPI but which contribute greatly to a lack of competitiveness in the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18689/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe compilation of the consumer price index is a matter for the Central Statistics Office. The Deputy might note, however, that whether on a CPI basis or on the EU harmonised index of consumer prices, inflation in Ireland is at the lower end of the EU scale. With regard to competitiveness, I have dealt with this issue in other replies to the Deputy.
