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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: If criminal proceedings take place against either a jockey or a trainer, the IHRB should be required to conduct its own separate investigation following a conviction. What is the view of the witnesses on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: To conduct a separate investigation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: Does the IHRB do that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: What is the benefit of that? Will the Ms Guy share that benefit with me?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I am conscious of time so I will conclude quickly. In its opening statement, the IHRB states that between January 2022 and the end of April 2022, a total of 2,009 samples were taken. Of those samples, four returned some adverse analytical findings. It further states, "There have been 40 disciplinary hearings held by the IHRB so far this year, nine of which related to adverse analytical...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I do. A lot of people tune in to these meetings. They are broadcast constantly, including online, and go out extensively. A lot of people follow this. I have had two media queries since I came into this meeting about what is happening. This is an opportunity for politicians but also for the IHRB to put the record straight. The witnesses are very good at setting our their stall and I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: Could Ms Guy share some samples of those hearings and outcomes? What are the top five?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I appreciate that. However, the more we can say about these sanctions, the greater the confidence instilled in people. I do not doubt the delegates' ability, commitment and integrity - absolutely not - but we have a job to instil public confidence. Therefore, the more we can share information on the sanctions, particularly for doping, the better. The rumours and allegations are rife....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Ms Guy. I would like to put my next question to all of our guests. With regard to the two reports, including the joint committee's report on the industry, with its 11 recommendations, not enough progress has been made. The independent review carried out by the IHRB resulted in 18 recommendations. I am aware that recommendations overlap. When do the delegates seriously believe...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: Would Mr. Osborne like to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: Do the representatives from the Department have a view?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank our guests for attending. It is clear from their responses that they are on top of their game. I accept that there are certain things they could not share with us. We understand that on this side. I look forward to further engagement with the guests in the future.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Programmes (14 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. This Commencement matter relates to the LEADER programme, which the Minister of State will be very aware of. He knows of its enormous benefits. I am asking some questions and seeking clarification on the next round of LEADER funding. The local development companies under the LEADER programme were initially set up in response to the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Programmes (14 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State. His reply, while welcome, involved some uncertainty and vagueness. There were references to what will, could and may happen with the programme. I would like something a bit stronger than that. I know this does not relate directly to the Minister of State's Department but he might bring back to the officials in the Department some greater certainty. We are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: It is interesting that Senator Malcolm Byrne should end his commentary on local government because I want to spend my few moments today paying tribute to one of the most distinguished county councillors this country has ever seen. We learned last night of the death of the Independent Councillor Noel Collins from Cork County Council. He was a wonderful man who represented east Cork first and...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I think it is particularly apt that the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, is here, given his strong credentials in relation to the environment. I too recognise what Senator Higgins has spoken about in respect of the Aarhus Convention and the right of citizens to engage on environmental issues. I am always talking about it in the House....

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I have spoken at great length over many years on these vaccine trials and it would be remiss of me not to do so today. I shared with the Seanad in recent weeks that I have done an extensive interview with the BBC covering this issue that will be broadcast. There has been some update on it in the last two weeks and I understand it will be broadcast in early July, which the BBC has confirmed...

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I join with Senator Higgins in thanking the Minister. He has listened. I spoke about this issue on the Committee Stage.Much of this is about belonging. It is a sense of who they are, where they have come from and the relationship or lack of it with extended family. It is always interesting when we see programmes on television tracing family history. The interviewer might ask if the...

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I second the amendment.