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- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: I will stop the Acting Chairperson's gallop there. He is going on like they did at the old cattle marts at Maynooth, Athy and all over the country. By golly, if the Acting Chairperson is ever looking for a job-----
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: -----I am sure Carndonagh mart is looking for a fella like him.
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: He might complete his business too quickly.
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: I will give the Acting Chairperson plenty of chances to catch his breath now. Section 35 relates to attendance at the Committee of Public Accounts. It is important that we acknowledge this section, which I welcome and am glad to see in the Bill. It provides that the Committee of Public Accounts can request the regulator to come and give some account of that body's operations. That is to...
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: Section 36 relates to attendance at the relevant sectoral Oireachtas committees.Again, that is important. We have seen how effective the Oireachtas committees are with regard to RTÉ and other matters. We see it in all the sectoral committees. They have a strong, good function in respect of scrutiny, accountability and transparency. Much more is happening at these committees than in...
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 2: In page 30, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: “Minister’s Report 45. (1) The Minister working in conjunction with the Regulator shall produce a report within two years of the passing of this Act. (2) The report shall detail the success of the implementation of this Act and outline how further provisions can be made to stop below...
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: I note the Minister's response.
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 3: In page 42, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: “(7) The Agri-Food Unfair Trading Regulation may specify that a particular agricultural or food product may not be sold by a retailer for less than the cost of production. The cost of production is to be determined by Teagasc or suitably qualified expert appointed by the Regulator. (8) The...
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: I hear what the Minister is saying. In terms of clarity, it is important the Minister has had his time to respond. I have set out the ask of the IFA and would like to push the amendment.
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 4: In page 45, between lines 25 and 26, to insert the following: “(7) Upon completion of the process, any complainant with a valid complaint shall be reimbursed for any fees incurred as a result of going through the complaints process. The complainant shall not be reimbursed for incurring any additional fees that were not set by the Minister or the...
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: That has given some clarity. It is the first time we have heard mention of a fee of €20 or €30. That is interesting. We have also learned that the Minister does not intend to bring in any fees at the moment. It will be kept under review. This is my understanding. I am not seeking to put words in the Minister's mouth. He can confirm or tell me if I am wrong. There will no...
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: Okay, so we have it on the record of the House that there are no fees at the moment.
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: Will the Minister come back to the House if he plans to introduce fees?
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: If the Minister were to introduce fees, it would be done by regulation.
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister for the engagement.
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: I note what the Minister has stated and I am happy to withdraw the amendment.
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: I am happy to. I can press it, but will the Minister accept it? No.
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: I take the Minister's word that it will be dealt with by regulation.
- Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)
Victor Boyhan: I agree with Senator Daly and also thank the Minister. I have said it time and again. The Minister is amenable to having discussions outside these Chambers to explain the rationale and thought process of his policy and direction, which is helpful. I start by thanking his officials. That is where it is at. We do not have to be at loggerheads. It is lonesome to be in the Opposition....
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2023)
Victor Boyhan: I join with the Cathaoirleach in welcoming the guests. This is a special day because we are celebrating the anniversary, as the Cathaoirleach said, of the visit of John F. Kennedy, as President of the United States of America, to Ireland. I thank the Cathaoirleach for his leadership as well and especially for hosting the breakfast this morning that we shared with many people at the...