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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Cathaoirleach for the way he has conducted his business over the past year. This is our last day of this term. I thank the Leader and, particularly, her staff and Ms Orla Murray, who are responsible for the Order of Business and our agendas every day. I thank Mr. Martin Groves, our clerk, and his staff for the way they keep us on track. Without them, I do not know where any of...

Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 2: In page 9, to delete lines 18 to 21 and substitute the following: “order to achieve the purposes specified in this section, (s) to achieve the best possible social and economic return, consistent with the purposes of this Act, from the use of relevant public land under and in accordance with this Act, and (t) to continue the essential involvement of...

Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: I again welcome the Minister to the House. While I did not think it would happen this way, I am particularly pleased that these two amendments are being taken right at the beginning of the debate. For many years I was a councillor on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. I know the Minister used to be a councillor, as have many Members of this House. I took a lot of trouble to look...

Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: I will be brief. I thank the Minister for engaging with us. I also thank the Senators who have engaged in this debate. It has been a good debate. People are passionate about housing but they are also passionate about local government. As I said at the outset, the powers and functions of our elected councillors are important. I am not going to dwell much longer on the issue because I...

Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: I second the amendment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Independent Mink Farms: Discussion (15 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the witnesses for coming in today. I will focus my question on two or three aspects. First, for once and for all, we need a straight answer in terms of the three farms they are representing here today. How many mink are on these farms? I refer to the exact numbers of mink that are currently on these farms. I read a number of newspaper clippings on mink, which I downloaded...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Independent Mink Farms: Discussion (15 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: Is Mr. Curran familiar with the others? Has Mr. Curran used any other methods?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Independent Mink Farms: Discussion (15 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: Never?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Independent Mink Farms: Discussion (15 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: Could I hear from the other witnesses on this issue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Independent Mink Farms: Discussion (15 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: In terms of the compensation for the workforce, what are the witnesses' views? What is a reasonable package, not for them but for the workforce who work for them in this industry? What would they think reasonable and fair for them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Independent Mink Farms: Discussion (15 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: I take it they have had discussions. The witnesses are concerned about their businesses, about the animals and the farming, which is one matter but they are concerned also about their workforce. I would have thought they would have had some discussion. They are highly articulate people. They have made a strong case for their profession and their industry. They do not know what they think...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Independent Mink Farms: Discussion (15 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: Then tell us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of Animal Health and Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (15 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister and his officials to the meeting. We had a very good engagement this morning with the witnesses. I did not think it was satisfactory in terms of their answers. Of course, the big problem we had was that we did not get from them a definitive number of minks that are on these farms today; not yesterday or tomorrow but today. There is a long lead-in and mink breed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of Animal Health and Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (15 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: The culling practices.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of Animal Health and Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (15 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Mr. Greally.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Act 2000 (Section 254 – Overground Telecommunication Cables) Regulations 2021: Motion (14 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State, Mr. Neary and Mr. Loughlin. I welcome these regulations. They are very positive. Previous speakers, including the Minister of State, have noted the importance of rolling out our rapid broadband infrastructure. We all know the importance of that and we do not need a lecture or lesson on it. I have only one important issue I wish to raise with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Act 2000 (Section 254 – Overground Telecommunication Cables) Regulations 2021: Motion (14 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: Thank you.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Safety (12 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State. She has a lot on her plate this morning.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (12 Jul 2021)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Senator. He made a strong case.