Please note that from January 2022, there will be a change to the methodology for the following item in the Consumer Price Index (CPI);
Motor Insurance (COICOP 12.5.4.1)
This change involves using web-scraped data of insurance quotes from motor insurers’ websites to calculate the index. We currently obtain quotes directly from the insurers.
The January 2022 release (release date in February) 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 this item, please contact a member of the consumer prices team in the CSO.
Consumer Prices Contacts:
Colin Cotter (+353) 21 453 5770
or email cpi@cso.ie