John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. McCarthy. The Chairman has pointed out that in the extrapolated figures, the €2 million a week is the level of discretion on the rent supplement. It is a very good point because €2 million a week is a lot of money. People may be looking for an extra €50 which is a lot of money in the context of benefits. Reference was made to controls and the public services card, and multiplicity with people going in disguised, wearing glasses and reinventing themselves. I understand some employers use the fingerprint system, which is a cheap, fool-proof technology where an index finger offers identification. What is the Department spending on the ID card at the moment?