Prices rose 8.9pc yea-on-year in November, a slight slowdown that could indicate inflation is nearing a peak.
The group which owns the clamping firm contracted to carry out clamping and parking enforcement in Dublin city last year almost doubled its pre-tax profits to €1.7m.
Pre-tax profits at the Garvey family-owned retail and hotel group located in the south-west last year increased by 55pc to €7.96m.