Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

85. To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which a citizen living in the Six Counties can purchase prize bonds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11945/16]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

The NTMA have advised me that any individual, regardless of their residency, nationality or location can purchase any State Savings product including Prize Bonds provided they confirm their identity. They can do this by confirming their surname, first name, date of birth, address and Personal Public Service Number (PPSN). Any applicant that does not already have a PPSN may apply to the Department of Social Protection for a PPSN - information on how to apply is available on the website: 

To purchase a State Savings product anyone can download the application forms onwww.StateSavings.ieor by telephoning the State Savings customer service team on +353 1 705 7200 to request such application forms. Applications may also be made at any An Post branch.

Existing holders of State Savings products who have made a purchase since October 2014 can make a new purchase (paying using a debit card) of Prize Bonds on the websitewww.StateSavings.ieor may make a telephone purchase by calling +353 1 705 7200.

Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

86. To ask the Minister for Finance the value of prize bonds sold in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11946/16]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

The NTMA has advised me that the gross sales of Prize Bonds in each of the last 10 years are contained in the following table: