It's a new record level of spending via the payment system.
With consumers now tapping with their cards, phones and even watches, contactless transactions have hit record levels.
Figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show more than €36 million was spent per day in December using contactless methods.
The Federation says current Covid-19 restrictions will undoubtedly impact transactions and consumer spending in general.
East Coast FM's Jack Massey Among Ten Selected for the Learning Waves Journalism Graduate Programme
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New Water Mains In The Pipeline For Delgany
Works will begin on Church Road next week for "A water supply people can count on".
Wicklow Secondary School Demand Largely stable, says Department
Some areas will see modest growth while Arklow and Tullow face a decline.
€8.65Bn Budget Package To Include Higher Tax Band, €10 Welfare Rise & €1,000 Cut In Childcare
Budget 2027 - Wicklow TD Simon Harris delivers his Budget in the Dáil from 1pm, with workers, families and rural households all in line for support.
Online School Application System Open To More Wicklow Families
Kilcoole's Coláiste Chraobh Abhann joins three Greystones schools in the expanded Apply to School scheme.
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