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Please note that from June 2021, there will be a change to the replacement methodology for the following items in the Consumer Price Index (CPI);

Garments (COICOP 03.1.2)1

Other articles of clothing and clothing accessories (COICOP 03.1.3)

Shoes and other footwear (COICOP 03.2.1)

Travel goods (COICOP 12.3.2.1)

This change relates to the quality adjustment techniques for replacement.  Direct comparison of price between the replaced and the replacement product-offer will now be used in the large majority (over 90%) of cases.

The June 2021 release (release date in July) will be accompanied by a methodological document further outlining the details of this change.

If you have any questions or concerns in relation to the methodological changes of these items, please contact a member of the consumer prices team in the CSO.

Consumer Prices Contacts:
Colin Cotter (+353) 21 453 5770
Maeve Ahern (+353) 21 453 5924
Ann Ross (+353) 21 453 5427

 

Classification of Individual Consumption According to Purpose (COICOP)