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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Forestry Sector (26 Apr 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I appreciate that but I have not had an opportunity to study that when I was listening to the Minister of State's four minutes. I will finish on a few points. Forestry is in crisis. Let us face up to the fact. We are heading into May and no approvals have been given, despite all of the promises by the Minister of State, Senator Hackett, and by the Minister when this strategy and plan was...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Forestry Sector (26 Apr 2023)

Victor Boyhan: When? Give me the date.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Forestry Sector (26 Apr 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The Minister of State is telling me she does not have the date.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Forestry Sector (26 Apr 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The Minister of State is here for a Commencement matter.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I second and support the Deputy Leader's proposals for the Order of Business. I particularly want to welcome and look forward to the speech by the president of the GAA. He is a very significant individual but the GAA is also a very significant organisation in the country and one that is always worthy of great support. I am aware that this association has very significant support across...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by GAA President, Mr. Larry McCarthy (26 Apr 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Good point.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by GAA President, Mr. Larry McCarthy (26 Apr 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Well said.

Seanad: Public Water Connection Charges: Motion (26 Apr 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the four Green Party Senators for co-sponsoring this important motion. My colleague has talked about us all being on board. I want to confirm that, yes, I am on board. It is a great idea. I will just speak to a few points on it. We might all remember - I certainly did - growing up when every schoolyard in the country had a water fountain and it was free. I am not sure if the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing for All: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The Minister will be left on his own with the big stuff. He is on the county team. They are jumping ship.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing for All: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The Minister has lost some of them already.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing for All: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister and his officials for coming in. It has been a meaningful engagement. To touch on one or two issues, starting with the An Bord Pleanála backlog, the Business Post broke that story last Sunday. It is a substantial backlog. There is some suggestion that up to 27,000 units are included. Clearly, this is an issue regarding the relevant development plans at the time...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing for All: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2023)

Victor Boyhan: On rural housing guidelines---- On the rural housing guidelines, it is a shame that the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, had to leave early. My understanding is that those draft guidelines are with him at the moment and I intend to publish them. I intend to do the Gaeltacht planning very shortly as well. There are some significant changes that will help in the Gaeltacht too. I do not...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Employment Support Services (27 Apr 2023)

Victor Boyhan: And the Minister of State is one of ours.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disparity in the Cost of Fertiliser: Discussion (26 Apr 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank all of the witnesses here today. At the outset, I acknowledge the significance of Mr. Keane, the president of Macra na Feirme. He said it was his last day here. I thank him for his engagement with the committee. He has been highly impressive and an amazing exemplar in terms of being a representative for young people in agriculture and rural communities. That was demonstrated...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Areas of Conservation (17 May 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this Commencement matter. I also thank the Minister of State, Deputy O’Donnell, for coming into the Chamber. The designation of special areas of conservation, SAC, ultimately falls within his remit. It has come to my attention through correspondence from various NGOs, other environmental groups and local councillors in County Kerry,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Areas of Conservation (17 May 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for his detailed response. In summary, he has confirmed to me that Ireland had legal proceedings issued against it by the European Commission in relation to its obligations under the habitats directive, which are to protect natural habitats, and for "failing to establish the necessary legal measures to ensure its conservation". It was great to hear the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 May 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The Ombudsman for Children has raised serious concerns about the 3,472 children who are living in emergency homeless accommodation. I join him in doing so. We often talk about protecting children's rights. Yesterday, the House debated past issues regarding the protection of children. We are aware of the work of the Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth...

Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (17 May 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Disregard of Certain Criminal Records of Gay Men: Motion (17 May 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Senator Warfield and the other Sinn Féin Senators for tabling this motion, which is timely and important motion. I welcome our friends and guests into this House. Seanad Éireann is an important place. I thank them for their advocacy and work. I particularly want to welcome Martin Barnes, a neighbour of mine for many years. It is great to see him here and everybody else...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 May 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Or a bottle of beer.