Spending on personal services rose by 712%.
Consumer spending levels increased by 10 per cent in May, compared to April, as non-essential retail re-opened.
Bank Of Ireland figures show debit card spending on barbers and beauty salons rose by 712 per cent, shoe shops by 58 per cent and transport by 145 per cent.
Overall, spending on "social activities" was up 13 per cent last month - with Wicklow, Donegal and Kilkenny recording the largest increases.
Man Lay On Street For Two Hours With Serious Head Injuries After Alleged Assault In Dublin, Court Hears
David O'Loughlin, who is 39 and of Ripley Court on Talbot Street appeared in court today, charged with assault causing harm
Rate Of Inflation Down Slightly In June
Inflation was measured at 3.4%.
Gardaí Renew Information Appeal After Serious Crash In Laois Last Month
A young teenager who was a passenger on an e-bike was seriously injured and remains in a critical condition
Kildare Included In Status Yellow High Temperature Warning That Comes Into Effect Tomorrow
A hot weather advisory remains in place for the whole country until Tuesday
Three Men Due In Court Today Following €1.2M Worth Of Drug Seizures In Dublin
The overall value of the seizures was €1,210,000.
RTÉ To Appear Before Oireachtas Today
They are expected to present TV licence findings to the committee
Four Teenage Boys Arrested Following Multi-Vehicle Collision In Graiguecullen
A black Ford Ranger had been stolen from Rathcoole earlier in the morning, and failed to stop when spotted by Gardaí
RTÉ Appeals For An Increase In Licence-Fee Top-Up, As The Number Of Households With A TV Dwindles
However, Minister for Public Expenditure, Jack Chambers, says there have been no considerations for additional funding
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