State Pensions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Questions (575)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

575. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of the State old age pension, non-contributory, who are aged 100 years or more to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26556/21]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

According to the most recent records of my Department, there are 187 recipients of state pension non-contributory who are aged 100 years or more, out of a total of 95,117 recipients.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the deputy. 

Question No. 576 answered with Question No. 561.