Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I do not expect Mr. Coughlan to do complex calculations on the spot. I appreciate the documentation he has given us, but it is not sufficient for the committee to have an informed discussion on the subject. We need to know the amount of unvouched payments. How much money is going through the system in representative or secretarial allowances for which there is no paper trail? It would be useful if Mr. Coughlan could provide that breakdown. The overall figure is €18.2 million. What portion of that is not vouched and to whom is that unvouched portion paid? Among those receiving these payments, can Mr. Coughlan distinguish Deputies, Ministers and Senators?