Dáil Thursday 28 April 1983

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

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Centenarians’ allowance 2 speeches

Power asked for a realistic increase; Dukes said the bounty had risen from £5 to £50 in 1970 and would not be increased further for now, as it was a token of recognition.

Patrick Power, Alan M. Dukes

Patrick Power Mr. Power Fianna Fáil

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

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Alan M. Dukes Mr. Dukes Fine Gael

: 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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