Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 October 2021
287. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons aged 100 years or more in Ireland and in receipt of an appropriate social welfare payment or have been refused such a payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49000/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy where available is set out in the table below. I am advised that there were no refused applications recorded for persons aged 100 or older in September. The numbers in the table below refer to the main recipient of the scheme and does not include any adult dependants who may be aged 100 or older.
Persons Aged 100+ in Ireland in receipt of Social Protection Payments
|
Scheme |
People |
|
State Pension Contributory |
156 |
|
State Pension Non Contributory |
185 |
|
Widow(er)'s Contributory Pension |
222 |
