Latest figures show marginal rise in headline rate for January
Motor trade continues to drag on overall sales figures
Prediction comes in wake of figures showing State’s jobless rate fell to 4.8% last month
CSO data shows sales fell by 0.5% in October but were still up 3% in annual terms
Latest consumer price index show inflationary pressure in Irish economy remains weak
Latest figures rises in cost of clothing and footwear and insurance were main drivers
Ireland, more than any other EU state, is at the mercy of events way beyond its control
Largest prices rises linked to higher rents, mortgage interest and energy costs
Pound faces abrupt bout of selling pressure as speculation rumbles about November poll
New figures show unemployment rate increased by 0.1% this month to 4.6%
Irish analysts broadly agree on likelihood of some type of reversal for economy
Latest figures volumes of sales fell 2.4% last month, despite rising wages
Latest money and banking statistics from the Central Bank show lending increased by 1.9%
CSO figures show government debt stood at €206bn last year, up from €201bn previously
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