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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Policy and Strategy: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (25 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I know all that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Policy and Strategy: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (25 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: So the Department thinks it will be published in two or three months.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Policy and Strategy: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (25 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: This is the strategy for 2023.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Policy and Strategy: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (25 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: That is grand. What about general support for the development of a forestry development agency?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Policy and Strategy: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (25 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Let us look at it. That is okay. The Minister is not ruling it out. What about the Coillte financial dividends to the State?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Policy and Strategy: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (25 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: It would be helpful to the committee if we could have that information.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Policy and Strategy: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (25 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Would the Department be able to put that into a concise Excel file listing details for the past few years? It would be helpful to the committee. Can I make that ask? Mr. Colm Hayes:We can do that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Policy and Strategy: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (25 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: That is fantastic. What about the pre-submission to the Commission on state aid? The Department can confirm that it can circulate that to the committee for me as a document?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Policy and Strategy: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (25 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: With the committee - let us have it as a committee document. What about SEEFA? I would like to think that the Minister could say here today that SEEFA is a credible and professional organisation and that at some stage, he might consider meeting it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Policy and Strategy: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (25 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister and the Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I have a question on the survey, and the interesting research which showed that 34 people felt they could afford a house that cost €200,000. Can Mr. Kelly share the heads of that survey because that information would prove interesting to this committee? I believe we should take a look at the information. I know there are different horses for courses. Westport is a very beautiful...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I will be brief. Not to make another excuse, but I must appear in the Seanad. I hope there will be other members contributing. There may be some online. I welcome the officials. This is important legislation. From a general perusal of the scheme, it is encouraging and positive. I will ask a few questions while poddling around the various heads. The first head that comes to mind is head...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Will Mr. Cronin confirm that? What is the thought process behind a period of four weeks? Will he tease this matter out with me?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: It is four weeks from the date of publication of the ocean environmental policy. That is far too short for engagement. I want the officials to take this point away and to think about it. I would oppose this provision rigorously. It is not right. A public consultation period of four weeks is too tight. People have to be notified and engaged with, the time of year is a factor, etc. There...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Prescribed bodies are a bit more in-depth and tend to be focused on, for instance, issues like the Aarhus Convention. They are environmental and very focused. The main plank in all of this is the geographical definition of a maritime area, its character, conservation, protection, species, habitats, assessments, ecosystems and cultural systems. I even saw spiritual in there somewhere....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Will Mr. O'Connor provide the other models they looked the committee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The Aarhus Convention and head 25 deal with the open access data, which is important. It is all about transparency, engagement, participation and the principles. Are the witnesses satisfied this scheme is fully compliant with the Aarhus Convention and all of its objectives? Do the witnesses have concerns or doubts?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Mr. O'Connor.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Urban Development (31 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: It is the first I have been in the Chamber when the Minister of State, Deputy O’Donnell, has been here. I congratulate him on what I think is one of the best jobs in government, which relates to local government. I know he has much experience in that and I wish him well. I raise the issue of urban regeneration. There has been much talk about it.Funding under the urban regeneration...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Urban Development (31 Jan 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I will be very brief. I am conscious of time and I know the Acting Chairperson is under pressure. I will make four key points. The reality is that the circular issued by the Department yesterday confirmed that €1.5 billion was allocated. We have had calls 1 and 2, we are heading into call 3 and, to date, only €144 million has been drawn down. That has to be of concern. I...