Results 3,821-3,840 of 5,040 for speaker:Victor Boyhan

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Homeless Persons Supports (1 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for that very comprehensive response. I am particularly interested in his reference to the SHY pilot. It is progressive and good. I am looking forward to monitoring and keeping up to date on that. The in-person consultation with the key stakeholders will provide very valuable feedback in terms of this Commencement matter. As the Minister of State said, all...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I want to raise the issue of the rural housing guidelines. We have been promised for years. There have been Commencement matters, parliamentary questions and written correspondence about the need for the rural housing guidelines. Many Senators will be familiar with the Flemish decree, which emanates from Belgium, on findings regarding the European Commission and the right to rural housing....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The sun is shining.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The Senator should share that press release with me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Land Value Sharing and Urban Development Zones Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the industry representatives. It is genuinely important that we meet and engage with those in the industry who are on the ground delivering. It is suggested that the aim of this proposed Bill is to accelerate housing development, but I am not convinced of that at all. What is proposed is far too premature. As Mr. Farrell said, we have the LDA and we are working on a new planning...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: First, I associate myself with the Cathaoirleach's words about former Senator Paul Coghlan. He was truly a character and a great friend and he loved this place. Anyone who was here the day he was elected as Leas-Chathaoirleach saw those genuine tears of emotion. He was an emotional type of man, and a great character. He was one of the great people of this House. He was fiercely proud of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Yes. Finally, I want to talk about the news that broke regarding the 14 hooded men. What a travesty. We have all spoken in this House about the legacy of Northern Ireland and the dividend of the peace process. There are legacy issues on all sides of this political debate. However, I am glad that we have seen today an apology to these 14 men, half of whom are now dead. It is a travesty....

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I second it.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mining Industry (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Before the Minister of State replies I would like to ask if we could have the speech circulated for the record. The speech here is not actually the speech he delivered. Therefore, you might liaise with your Department and circulate the speech later on. That would be much appreciated.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mining Industry (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I know it is an evolving situation but it is important for the record of the House that we would have a correct, comprehensive statement laid before the House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I would like to welcome the people, young and old, who are visiting here today. You are very welcome and I hope you enjoy your stay. We are debating Commencement matters now. This is where Senators raise particular topics with the relevant Minister. I hope you enjoy your day here in Leinster House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The next matter is in the name of Senator O'Loughlin.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: We have the top man on the job.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House today to deal with these Commencement matters as selected by the Cathaoirleach. It is appreciated. I am aware that he is very busy and we appreciate that he took the time to take all of these matters. I thank Senator O'Loughlin also for raising that very important matter.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I am aware that the Cathaoirleach and the Acting Leader are very committed to matters around disability. This is the subject of my conversation this morning, and Senator Clonan has already spoken on it. The continuing denial of access to personal transport supports for people with disabilities is nothing short of shameful. This is the view of the Ombudsman, which we heard on "Morning...

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I ask that as we go through the relevant amendments, we might get some guidance from the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 1: 1. In page 5, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: “Report on operation of Scheme 2.(1) The Minister shall produce a report which will be laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas 24 months after the Scheme has commenced. (2) A report under this section shall consider the following matters: (a) whether and to what extent persons engaged...

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I am speaking only to my amendment No. 1. Is that okay?

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Okay. That is the reference to that. As I said in my opening remarks, I intend to concentrate all of my efforts today on this. I do not want to keep getting up here and repeating the same old story. Even now, I find it exceptionally difficult to keep saying the same thing. This is my swansong to a certain extent, in relation to this legislation. I want to thank the members of the...

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: What does one say to all of that? At the outset, the Minister has accepted no amendments at any part of the process in this House. That is the record. I said before, from my experience of working with the Minister, that I believe he would have gone further. He may ask how I believe that. I talk to enough people and I listen to enough people in the corridors of power, both in Leinster...