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- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Agriculture Schemes (5 Apr 2022)
Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister. The key word I used in starting this debate was "retirement". The Minister's focus was more on young farmers and I welcome that. There are two sides to this, first, those coming into farming and encouraging them to stay and, second, those who may wish to diversify, get out of dairy or reduce their input in dairy, which is important. What is critical here, and I know...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Regeneration Projects (5 Apr 2022)
Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, for coming to the House. It seems he is permanently here. He is always welcome. It is great he takes the time and trouble to be here with us. We all appreciate it. I want to put that on the record. I call on Senator O'Loughlin.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (5 Apr 2022)
Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)
Victor Boyhan: Before I leave the Chamber, I wish to congratulate Senator Clonan on his election.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)
Victor Boyhan: Indeed, I met him many times because I was his county councillor in Booterstown in the Dún Laoghaire constituency. I also met his family. He is very welcome. I do not give advice. One should come in here every day and enjoy it. Every day one comes in here is a better day than going outside. I do not know Senator Clonan very well, but from what I have read about him he has an...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)
Victor Boyhan: -----he is very welcome. We look forward to working and collaborating well with him.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)
Victor Boyhan: I will need a few extra minutes.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)
Victor Boyhan: We are dealing with the Order of Business and I want to speak on an important aspect of that. Senators McDowell and Norris and I tabled an amendment regarding President Zelenskyy's address tomorrow. I believe we made our point. The Seanad can shine a light on many issues and we did so last night. The national media covered it. Our main concern was about the continuous and horrific images...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)
Victor Boyhan: I thank the witnesses for coming today. My first question is for Fido. Do all databases use the vet verification?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)
Victor Boyhan: Just so I am 100% sure, Mr. Heslin is telling the committee that not all databases use vet verification.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)
Victor Boyhan: Am I correct in saying that not all databases use a vet verification system at present?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)
Victor Boyhan: That is an important point. If so, who registers the other chips?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)
Victor Boyhan: Okay. I will come back to the lay implanters for a minute. Mr. Heslin is in this business and knows it. My question is addressed to all three witnesses. Can those who have concerns about lay implanters share those concerns? Do they have concerns about data? Are they concerned about abuses of the system? They might share with us their take on this aspect of the matter.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)
Victor Boyhan: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)
Victor Boyhan: It could be done by a veterinary nurse, which would not incur the same expense.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)
Victor Boyhan: What would Mr. Heslin like us to take away in relation to lay implanters? What would he like to see happen? What controls are preferred? What would he like the committee to recommend?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)
Victor Boyhan: Do the other witnesses have views, concerns or recommendations regarding lay implanters?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)
Victor Boyhan: Is Mr. Savage aware of any abuses in this regard?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)
Victor Boyhan: Does Mr. Savage have concerns?