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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 28 Apr 1983

Vol. 341 No. 11

Ceisteanna—Questions . Oral Answers . - Centenarians' Allowance .

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asked the Minister for Finance if he will increase the centenarians' allowance to a realistic figure.

: The centenarians' bounty was increased from £5 to £50 with effect from 1 August 1970 and I am not considering increasing it further at present. The bounty is essentially a gesture or token of recognition.

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