The annual inflation rate in Ireland rose to 2.9% in October 2025 from 2.7% in the previous month, marking the highest level since March 2024. Prices rose at a faster pace for education (8.4% vs 2.3%), restaurants and hotels (3.3% vs 3.0%), recreation and culture (2.9% vs 2.7%), and transport (1.6% vs 1.2%). At the same time, deflation eased for furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (-0.4% vs -0.6%). On the other hand, inflation slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.5% vs 4.7%), clothing and footwear (3.6% vs 3.7%), housing (2.9% vs 2.3%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.0% vs 3.5%), miscellaneous goods and services (2.4% vs 3.7%), health (2.4% vs 2.5%), and communication (1.4% vs 1.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.5% in October, recovering from a 0.2% drop in the previous month.