THE LATEST IRISH consumer spending index from Visa Europe has found that Irish shoppers are spending less money in shops as the plunge in the value of sterling drives buying online.

Online purchases were up largely thanks to the weak sterling, which recently hit a three-year low and continues to hurt Irish retailers.

So today we’re asking, are you doing your Christmas shopping online?

Poll Results:

More than usual (2611)

No (2286)

A little (2272)

Yes, all of it (1536)

Yes, all of it
More than usual
A little
No

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Poll: Are you doing your Christmas shopping online?

Poll Results:

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.