Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is not unknown for that to happen, as I well know. My point is that one is expected to be more available in the country and people are more inclined to approach their public representative, regardless of whether he or she is a Deputy, a Senator or a councillor. As Senator Norris said, the matter should be decided by an independent assessor or whoever is appropriate. We are not looking for anything extra but I appeal for a level playing pitch. I have no more to add. I am very supportive of the Bill and of the work the Minister is doing in his Department, and I wish him all the best.