State Pensions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Ceisteanna (574)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

574. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of the State old age pension, contributory, who are aged 100 years or more to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26555/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

According to the most recent records of my Department, there are 142 State pension (contributory) recipients who are aged 100 years or more, out of a total of 454,008 recipients.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.