Michael Kitt (Fianna Fail)

I support the Minister of State's comments as I too query the value of introducing fixed charges. My experience of looking at tenders as a member of a local authority is not the same as Senator Bannon's. I have seen the high and the low tenders. Contractors may not tender if a fixed charge is introduced. Senator Bannon should withdraw this amendment as it is against the public procurement policy that has served us well.