Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, it is related to my original question. In regard to IPU engagement with the Government, has it discussed with the Department of Social Protection the possibility of post offices being used as a measure to reduce the amount of social welfare fraud, on the basis that the more often a person presents at a counter, the more likely they are to be detected if they are claiming fraudulently? I know the Department of Social Protection has significant targets to reach in terms of the detection of social welfare fraud, which is a huge problem and is a cancer in society that needs to be removed. Has the IPU, in its engagement with the Department, raised the issue of the service it can provide in terms of providing information to the Department of Social Protection on people who either do not present or present irregularly for payment?