Ireland should adopt a model similar to the quick, efficient, non-adversarial and streamlined system which operates successfully in New Zealand. Such a system delivers claims on time, in a judicious manner and with minimum costs and the involvement of lawyers is largely dispensed with. There can be massive awards in this jurisdiction, but large lump sums are not awarded, irrespective of the extent of a person's injuries, on foot of claims in New Zealand. Awards are made in instalments to cover maintenance and day-to-day living costs, but, unlike the system in this country, payments cease when the person who has been awarded compensation dies.