Verona Murphy (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

It is all at a cost, however. The taxpayer is paying all the time, and there are people who cannot eat because they are trying to pay exorbitant rents. That is a fact of life. We are all sitting here in a dry, comfortable space while the anxiety among people in respect of what is happening in the real world is mind-boggling. I do not want to sit here discussing millions of euro as if they do not matter; they do matter. Having the system up and running is very important but it has to be done soon.

Deputy Catherine Murphy asked how the board views its role in regard to rent controls. My understanding is the data compiled by people such as Ms Gallagher are intended to assist the Government in providing legislation to implement rent control systems. Am I correct in that regard?