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How has the Irish shopping basket changed over the years?

“From corsets and writing ink to avocados and e-cigarettes, the typical items in an average Irish shopping basket or “Basket of Goods” have changed drastically over the decades..”  Ellen O’ Regan, Business journalist with Irish times explained to us what the ‘basket of goods’ is? 

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08.30 15 Feb 2024


How has the Irish shopping basket changed over the years?


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“From corsets and writing ink to avocados and e-cigarettes, the typical items in an average Irish shopping basket or “Basket of Goods” have changed drastically over the decades..” 

Ellen O’ Regan, Business journalist with Irish times explained to us what the ‘basket of goods’ is? 


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