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Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I note the Minister of State’s response and will press the amendment.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 24: In page 71, line 36, to delete “8 weeks” and substitute “12 weeks”. I withdraw the amendment with the right to re-enter.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I seek clarity from the Minister of State. This relates to where, in relation to a national monument, a question arises about ownership between the Minister and local authorities. It is where there is conflict "between the Minister and a local authority as to which of them is the relevant authority in relation to that monument". There are issues there. There is reference to consulting the...

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: To follow on, there may be a dispute. There could be circumstances where there might be a joint ownership arrangement or agreement in place but then, of course, there are financial implications of that and associated requirements. It will not all be dealt with in regulations or something else. It is an important issue.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I can think of six or seven of these historic monuments in my own locality within five minutes of my house. No one seems to be taking responsibility unless somebody rings up and complains. The OPW sometimes steps in. The local authority does it. It is not obliged to do it and it might not have any status, but it does it because it is in the heart of a community. It is an area that we may...

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: On the world heritage properties and the list, that is clearly prestigious. It is something we all want to be on and support in terms of our heritage, monuments and places. I know there are always applicants and a process to go through to get on it. It can take a long time. If it is possible at some stage, could we get a copy of the world heritage list and the applicants – the...

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: This relates to cultural objects. We had a problem earlier in the context of how broadly we consider culture. What we are discussing here is clearly an EU regulation. We have to be very grateful to the EU, particularly in the context of heritage protection and environmental protection. Clearly, it is EU Regulation No. 2019/880 that is being transposed in the legislation. I welcome that;...

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 47: In page 147, after line 39, to insert the following: “Report on alignment of development with protection and conservation 169.The Minister shall, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, lay a report before both Houses of the Oireachtas outlining a review of the proposals/objectives within the National Development Plan and their consistency with- (a)...

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I hear what the Minister of State is saying. He used the phrase "additional reporting" but there cannot be too much reporting in relation to this. This is too important. As I said earlier, the amendment provides that within 12 months of the passing of the Act, the Minister would lay a report before both Houses of the Oireachtas. This is the Oireachtas, the national Parliament to which the...

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I hear what the Minister of State is saying. I suggest that there is a lot of meat in this amendment and it is important. In that context, I will withdraw it now but reserve the right to resubmit it on Report Stage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the representatives from the RIAI, and the IEN for their very detailed and comprehensive submissions which are exceptionally well-laid-out and get to the point. Being conscious of time, I will put a series of three questions to the IEN first. I thought these are concise enough, and deliberately so, and the witnesses might give a concise response if they can. Do they have concerns...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Sorry, is this as opposed to the regulations Ms Duvall is speaking about in primary legislation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I get that point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I apologise for cutting across Ms Uí Bhroin. Could she perhaps come back to the committee with some key suggestions? I turn now the representatives from the RIAI. I particularly like the layout of its submission. We had a bit of discussion about a county planner and a country architect. They will know themselves that there are many county architects in counties. Regarding the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I will wind up as I am conscious of time. The RIAI needs to make a strong case for that as I do not think people are hearing that case about architecture. That is a key message for the RIAI.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I will direct my questions to the representatives from the RIAI. I will not rehash what has been said, but I think there is a strong case for a county plan and a county architect with statutory functions in order that managers and staff are not under the pressure. Anecdotally, I have heard of city and county managers putting pressure on or the staff feeling pressurised to deliver a result...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Policy and Strategy (Resumed): Discussion (1 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Ms Gray, Ms Hurley and Mr. Carlin are very welcome. We had a fairly robust exchange at the previous meeting. In that context, we all recognise that we have a job to do. They are our guests and they are very welcome. I have just three or four questions and I will keep them directed to Ms Gray's opening statement rather than straying beyond that because that is fair and reasonable. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Policy and Strategy (Resumed): Discussion (1 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: What is the latest on state aid rules? Do we know whether the application has been made to the EU yet? We heard it is being prepared but have not had confirmation or sight of it. Maybe others have a different view.