Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have a table with me, which I will look to if the Deputy does not mind. Here are some of the inflationary pressures: medical and surgical supplies at approximately 23% this year versus last year; drugs and medicine at 18%; laboratory costs at 16%; and cleaning and washing at approximately 14%. We believe these numbers will decrease next year. A 23% year-on-year price growth was not forecast. We are forecasting that it will be lower next year. We might see negative inflation in some areas, for example, energy costs.