Robert Dowds (Dublin Mid West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I have three related questions on the issue and then I shall move on to another topic.

With regard to payments, is the Secretary General aware that some landlords also seek an under the table payment? People in receipt of social welfare are often in the very difficult situation of being in receipt of rent supplement but a landlord may ask for a significant extra payment. Has the Secretary General a view on how the issue should be tackled? How much money does her Department spend on the area?