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

One would not get that impression, to be honest. At the moment, the MABS office is massively understaffed. One must obviously consider its new role. With regard to the element of rent supplement and the discretion in different counties, it is very important that the various organisations, MABS, the citizens information centres and the Intreo offices, be linked and that there be a one-stop shop.

Some €550 million has been given out to carers. I heard today, or perhaps on the radio yesterday, or saw on the television, that there is no verification or control over that.