Bhoy that is a very valid point... And so far there has not been a mod to on this thread to clarify any of this where usually they would be quick to the defense of the industry and the ladies!!!
I too have visited the same apartments in Dublin on a number of occasions...there are 2 in Temple Bar area that are very very well known, also the Sandyford area... It is pretty obvious the "Independents" are not that at all really to some degree!!
Personally I believe there is a network of some kind, even if it is a group of Landlords or maybe more buying apartments and making cash off it!!