Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I believe we are wasting a fortune in this exercise. I reiterate my point about the bonus systems which has been raised by other Members. Because of the culture in this country we would not have the integrity or the competitiveness to control bonus systems in the first place. Who will adjudicate such a system for top-up payments if it is put in place? We must face the reality that this country is bankrupt and we cannot afford a figure of €85 million in consultancy costs. I note the revelations about Coillte and the row about a top-up payment for the outgoing chief executive officer. In defiance of ministerial orders they have given a very substantial sum, in the region of €56,000. We need to put a stop to this immediately.

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