Tánaiste congratulates 2024 recipients of the Centenarian Bounty
- Foilsithe: 23 Nollaig 2024
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The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Michéal Martin has congratulated the 2024 recipients of the Centenarian Bounty. The Centenarian Bounty is a national award made by the Irish president to people who have reached 100 years of age. Originally established in 1940, it was extended in 2006 to cover Irish citizens born on the island but living outside the State.
The Department of Foreign Affairs oversees the Centenarian Bounty for eligible citizens living outside the State. In 2024, the department processed over 200 such applications. 81% of those were received from female applicants and 19% male. 54% of all applications received in 2024 were made from County Antrim.
The Tánaiste said:
"The Centenarian Bounty is a way for the State to mark the remarkable lives of our people. It is always an honour to see these awards presented.
"This year, I was delighted to see George and Ruby Moore receive the Centenarian Bounty, the first married couple living outside the State to receive the Bounty. It is truly heart-warming that they celebrated their 100th birthdays together and to see them in such good spirits. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate George and Ruby as they celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary. I wish them all the best and many more happy times together.”