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Dáil Éireann - Volume 139 - 16 June, 1953 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cost-of-Living Index. Mr. MacBride Mr. MacBride Mr. MacBride asked the Taoiseach if he will give particulars of the cost-of-living index for food at mid-February, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952 and 1953. Donnchadh Ó Briain Donnchadh Ó Briain Donnchadh Ó Briain: The cost-of-living index numbers for food at mid-February, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952 and 1953 were 97, 98, 98, 109 and 122, respectively (base: August, 1947=100). Mr. Morrissey Mr. Morrissey Mr. Morrissey: Is the Taoiseach still of opinion that wages have kept step with these increases? An Ceann Comhairle Patrick (Clare) Hogan An Ceann Comhairle: That is a separate question. Mr. Morrissey Mr. Morrissey Mr. Morrissey: No—“kept step with these increases”? An Ceann Comhairle Patrick (Clare) Hogan An Ceann Comhairle: Particulars of the cost-of-living index are asked for here and what the Deputy is asking would not be relevant. Mr. Morrissey Mr. Morrissey Mr. Morrissey: I am merely asking him to repeat what he said outside. Dr. Ryan Dr. Ryan Dr. Ryan: You cannot repeat what you said outside. Dáil Éireann 139 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Cost-of-Living Index. Questions 19530616
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