Written answers
Tuesday, 10 May 2022
Department of Finance
Prize Bonds
Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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266. To ask the Minister for Finance the total number of prizes won by prize bond holders on a monthly basis in each of the past two years to date; the extent to which ongoing supervision and monitoring of the draws takes place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22687/22]
Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) have supplied the table below that shows the total number of prizes won by Prize Bond holders on a monthly basis in each of the past two years to date:
Prize Bond Winners from May 2020 to April 2022
| Date | No of Prizes per Month |
|---|---|
| May-20 | 26,445 |
| Jun-20 | 21,504 |
| Jul-20 | 27,260 |
| Aug-20 | 22,000 |
| Sep-20 | 22,276 |
| Oct-20 | 28,165 |
| Nov-20 | 22,872 |
| Dec-20 | 23,212 |
| Jan-21 | 28,725 |
| Feb-21 | 17,636 |
| Mar-21 | 15,860 |
| Apr-21 | 20,150 |
| May-21 | 16,236 |
| Jun-21 | 16,384 |
| Jul-21 | 20,655 |
| Aug-21 | 16,604 |
| Sep-21 | 16,680 |
| Oct-21 | 20,975 |
| Nov-21 | 16,880 |
| Dec-21 | 21,230 |
| Jan-22 | 17,576 |
| Feb-22 | 17,712 |
| Mar-22 | 17,876 |
| Apr-22 | 22,545 |
The Prize Bond draw is conducted using a computer based, software-driven, random number generation system. Independent consultants analyse the results of every draw to check for randomness and their reports are submitted to, and evaluated by, the NTMA on a regular basis. In addition, a representative of the NTMA attends every draw to review adherence to the operational procedures set down for the conduct of the draw.
Following each draw, the results of the Prize Bonds draw are publicised on the State Savings website (www.StateSavings.ie) usually from 12:30 p.m.
Prize Bond holders can register for State Savings Online to view their Prize Bond holdings and check if their Prize Bonds have won a prize. Further details are available on www.statesavings.ie.
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