Michael Kitt (Fianna Fail)

The non-random way, as Senator Finucane described it, is the best way to go and should be considered. It is probably irrelevant in the context of elections on 11 June but the software is there for the future, when we will have electronic voting, and we should look at the non-random provision. I have fought ten general elections and I know well how unfair the system can be, particularly with the division of surpluses. On the other hand, in Seanad elections, and particularly on the vocational panel, there is a fairer system for the division of surpluses. The best way is to use new technology and I hope we consider that option in the future.