A Clare Government TD is pushing back against reports that Ireland is one of the most expensive countries in Europe.<\/p>\n
New data from the EU statistical agency has revealed this county is the dearest in the European Union for housing, health costs, alcohol and electricity.<\/p>\n
The figures show that Ireland is the second-most expensive country of the 27 states in the EU, with Denmark being the only country less affordable.<\/p>\n
Prices here are 36% above the EU average, with alcohol 103% above what other countries are typically paying.<\/p>\n
Housing, water, electricity and fuels are 90% over the EU average while health costs are 85% more costly.<\/p>\n
Meelick Fianna F\u00e1il TD Cathal Crowe says the figures don\u2019t factor in the relative economic and political stability of Ireland, but acknowledges those struggling need to be supported.<\/p>\n
It comes in a week when the governor of the Central Bank of Ireland has warned that inflation shock triggered by the war in Iran will likely get worse in the coming months.<\/p>\n
Ireland currently has the 10th-highest GDP in Europe.<\/p>\n
Shannon Sinn F\u00e9in Deputy Donna McGettigan believes this isn\u2019t reflected in the lived experience of the average person.<\/p>\n
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