State Pensions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 July 2021

Thursday, 1 July 2021

Questions (315)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

315. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of State pension (contributory) or State pension (non-contributory) aged 100 years or more; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35722/21]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

At the end of May 2021, 187 people aged 100 or older were in receipt of the State Pension Non-Contributory, while 143 people aged 100 or older were in receipt of State Pension Contributory.