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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Sirloin steak now 5 more expensive per kg than last year as food prices continue to soar, says CSO

It is estimated that food prices for a family of four have shot up by around €3,000 in the last four years. Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures for September show that inflation rose to 2.7pc in the year September, up from 2pc the previous month. One of the main reasons for this was a 4.7pc surge in food prices in the year to September.
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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Radical waste-collection system shake-up would let bin firms take over entire regions

Moving to area-based waste collection could reduce competition but may raise household bills according to waste-management firms' representative body.
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