What Was 2007 Like in Ireland?

Bertie Ahern won a third term as Taoiseach against the odds, despite ongoing controversy about his personal finances being examined by a tribunal.

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Life in Ireland in 2007

Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern

Petrol (per litre)

€1.18/L

Loaf of Bread

€1.32

Average House

€360,000

Weekly Wage

€455

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