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Introduction of Euro
Has Fueled Inflation

By Irish America Staff
August / September 2002

August 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

The Change is in Your Pocket was the slogan used for the launch of the Euro in Ireland. But for months now, consumers have been complaining that their Euro is not going as far as they believed it would and a new survey has confirmed their worst fears. Ireland is now the second most expensive state in the Euro zone. Only Finland has a higher cost of living. Prices have risen … [Read more...] about Introduction of Euro
Has Fueled Inflation

News from Ireland: Irish Government Curbs Inflation

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2000

October 1, 2000 by Leave a Comment

As Irish inflation approaches 5.5 percent, three times the European average, the Irish government has launched a crackdown. Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern has ordered government ministers to inform bodies under their supervision to postpone increases.Banks and building societies have been targeted in the effort to control price increases. Finance Minister Charlie McCreevy … [Read more...] about News from Ireland: Irish Government Curbs Inflation

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