Consumer prices in Ireland rose by 2.2 per cent annually in April, up from 2 per cent in March, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
This marks the second consecutive month that inflation has been at or above the 2 per cent mark.
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), which excludes mortgage interest, also rose to 2 per cent from 1.8 per cent year-on-year.
Recreation and culture saw the sharpest annual price increase, with a 4.2 per cent rise driven largely by more expensive package holidays.
Food and non-alcoholic beverages also rose by 3.4 per cent, with higher prices noted for meat, dairy products, chocolate, and soft drinks.
In contrast, prices for clothing and footwear dropped by 2.6 per cent due to sales, while furnishings and household goods fell by 0.9 per cent.