It having been represented to the Provisional Government that it was desirable to calculate an official figure indicating in respect of Ireland the change in the cost of living at the present time as compared with the cost of living in 1914, the Provisional Government appointed for the purpose on 10th June, 1922, a Committee comprising representatives of the Ministries of Agriculture, Finance, Economic Affairs and Labour. The Committee reported on the 4th August, 1922, and the result of its enqu

To the Chairman, Provisional Government, Ireland. By minute dated the 10th June last we were appointed by the Government to determine the cost of living in Ireland for the months of March and June, 1922, as compared with the cost of living in July, 1914, on such a basis as would show the average increase in the cost of maintaining the same standard of living for a family dependent on wage earnings. We were asked to complete our calculations not later than July 15th, if possible, but owing to the

Form A. DIRECTIONS. 1. All prices should be quoted in pence, and should be cash prices at the shop (not delivered). 2. Please note the quantity mentioned in the first column in each case, and let your figures correspond. 3. If actual prices paid for any item are not available—leave space blank. Do not estimate. 4. The figures quoted for the month of March, 1922, should be those prevailing on the date on which you fill up the form. 5. In the column headed "Observations," please furnish any partic