Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 May 2026
772. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of centenarian bounties paid in each of the years from 2016 to 2025; the projections of the number of payments made in 2026 and in coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35319/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Centenarian’s Bounty is issued by the President’s office to Irish citizens and residents of Ireland on their 100th birthday. A once-off payment of €2,540 and congratulatory letter issue from that office to mark the occasion.
My Department notify the President’s office of the number of residents in Ireland who have reached the milestone of 100 years. The table below lists the numbers of Centenarians notified to the President’s Office by my Department since 2016 and for 2026 to date.
The Department of Foreign Affairs notify the President’s office of those reaching the milestone of 100 years who are resident abroad, my Department would not hold that data.
Population projections would suggest that numbers could reach 1,000 per year by the early 2040s, as the population ages.
Notifications sent by the Department of Social protection to the Presidents office
