I wish to reiterate the Fine Gael position on this issue. The concept of benchmarking is sound, but the Government's management of it is deeply flawed. It is a bad deal for citizens and taxpayers. The cost is too high and the return is negligible. We do not call for the abandonment of the agreement but for the deferment of the payment of the next instalment until such time as detailed negotiations take place that will deliver genuine and measurable public sector and public service reforms and improvements. We want to see value for the money that is to be spent.