Cost of Living Increase
The consumer price index rose 21.0 per cent in the year to mid-February 1981. Barry challenged the Government’s role in the increase and its effects on poorer households; Moore rejected the claim that government action caused half of it, and cited higher social welfare benefits. Kelly also questioned whether the Government had undermined the national understanding.
asked the Taoiseach the increase in the cost of living in the most recent 12 months period for which figures are available.
Comment on this
The consumer price index increased by 21.0 per cent in the 12 months to mid-February 1981.
Comment on this
Would the Minister agree that half of that is a direct result of Government action in two budgets?
Comment on this
Would the Minister agree that such figures weigh most heavily on the less well-off sections of our community?
