Brian Stanley (Laois, Independent)

I would like the views of the Irish Property Owners Association on top-up rents. Over the past 20 years, particularly in the past ten, I have come across the increased use of such rents. Particularly with HAP, a tenant will pay so much to the council but there is then a top-up payment to the landlord that is far in excess of the amount of the top-up. As a result, the tenant ends up paying double or triple what the differential rent is to the local authority. What is the landlords’ view on this? It is widespread. They mentioned being on the ground. I have been fairly well available on the ground for many years, and I meet people. I understand it is not only on one side, but will Mr. Deverell address that, please? What is his view and what is the association doing to stamp that out among its members?