David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Yes. We will share the time equally.

First, I congratulate Senator Higgins on this Bill. It is a timely response to a series of catastrophes that have occurred. I think it is important that Seanad Éireann shows a leading role in this area.

Senator Higgins has indicated that she is prepared to be flexible and she recognises that this Bill is not perfect in its present state. She indicated that, as a result of discussions in the House, it will be amended in certain ways. She has already indicated some ways in which it will be amended. This is a good parliamentary approach.

My good friend and colleague, Senator Kieran O'Donnell, talked about value for money. What is value for money? It is patently not value for money if we take the lowest price but the company collapses. That is not value for money. It may be the lowest possible cost but it is certainly not value for money in any way that we understand.