While I do see the Senator's point, I do not propose to accept the amendment. We must take into consideration the model agreement drawn up by those who are expert in this area and which does not make any provision for this but allows the competent authority setting up the investigation team in each case to deal with the issue of costs. Costs will vary from one investigation to another – in some cases it will be appropriate to deal with costs in advance and come up with a figure, while in others it may not, depending on the complexity and scope of the investigation. While I understand the thrust of the Senator's argument, I am not prepared to put anything in the legislation which might in any way hinder the efficacy of joint investigation teams, whose purpose is to combat serious crime with a transnational flavour.