asked the Taoiseach the increase which has taken place in the cost of living since 1st January, 1959.

The Consumer Price Index is compiled at four quarterly intervals each year, mid-February, mid-May, mid-August and mid-November. The Index (base mid-August 1947 = 100) rose by 6.8 per cent. between mid-February 1959 and mid-August 1962. The figure for mid-November 1962 is not yet available.