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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Consolidation in Horticultural Grower Numbers: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Mr. Rushe made the valid point about the pillars of sustainability: environmental, social and economic. That is where people have lost the run of it, somehow. They are all interlinked, and that is the issue. It is the environmental, the social and the economic. There is no point in having environmental and social if one does not have the economic. Everyone has to wash their face at the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Consolidation in Horticultural Grower Numbers: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Mr. Rushe for his clarity on those three.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I join with the Cathaoirleach in welcoming the guests. This is a special day because we are celebrating the anniversary, as the Cathaoirleach said, of the visit of John F. Kennedy, as President of the United States of America, to Ireland. I thank the Cathaoirleach for his leadership as well and especially for hosting the breakfast this morning that we shared with many people at the...

Seanad: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: This section just deals with training. The Minister will be familiar with it. This is the kernel of this important Bill. We do need training and I will loosely speak on the issue. We do need upskilling. We have ICOS Skillnet from the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society, we have the Irish Farmers' Association, IFA and the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, ICMSA, and all the...

Seanad: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I too join in thanking the Minister. I have time and time again said that when a Minister works with parliamentarians it makes everything easier. I again acknowledge his hands-on engagement and discussions at our joint committee, which are always very meaningful, fruitful and respectful and that is important. As Senator Paul Daly said, and he is a member of the joint committee like myself,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Consolidation in Horticultural Grower Numbers: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: What is the model the IFA is proposing?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Forestry Sector (4 Jul 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to deal with this matter related to forestry, which is an area to which she is hugely committed. She will recall we had our last little engagement on this matter back in April. I had hoped we would have made some progress. In case there is any misunderstanding, I am absolutely committed to forestry. I see its significance and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Forestry Sector (4 Jul 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for the clarity of that information. There is much in it. The welcome news is that the ring-fenced €1.3 billion is still in place. Regarding engaging with stakeholders, I accept that the Minister of State and the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, are in sensitive negotiations. At some point, there is an onus to share as much information as the Minister of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I will comment on today's Order of Business. No. 1 is a motion on the Seanad select committee. I circulated to every Member of this House press coverage from the wonderful RTÉ and its news service, which is an amazing service, and commentary attributed to the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, regarding teething problems - I do not want a list of any teething problems - and talking...

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I will stop the Acting Chairperson's gallop there. He is going on like they did at the old cattle marts at Maynooth, Athy and all over the country. By golly, if the Acting Chairperson is ever looking for a job-----

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Victor Boyhan: -----I am sure Carndonagh mart is looking for a fella like him.

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Victor Boyhan: He might complete his business too quickly.

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I will give the Acting Chairperson plenty of chances to catch his breath now. Section 35 relates to attendance at the Committee of Public Accounts. It is important that we acknowledge this section, which I welcome and am glad to see in the Bill. It provides that the Committee of Public Accounts can request the regulator to come and give some account of that body's operations. That is to...

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Section 36 relates to attendance at the relevant sectoral Oireachtas committees.Again, that is important. We have seen how effective the Oireachtas committees are with regard to RTÉ and other matters. We see it in all the sectoral committees. They have a strong, good function in respect of scrutiny, accountability and transparency. Much more is happening at these committees than in...

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 2: In page 30, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: “Minister’s Report 45. (1) The Minister working in conjunction with the Regulator shall produce a report within two years of the passing of this Act. (2) The report shall detail the success of the implementation of this Act and outline how further provisions can be made to stop below...

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I note the Minister's response.

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 3: In page 42, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: “(7) The Agri-Food Unfair Trading Regulation may specify that a particular agricultural or food product may not be sold by a retailer for less than the cost of production. The cost of production is to be determined by Teagasc or suitably qualified expert appointed by the Regulator. (8) The...

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I hear what the Minister is saying. In terms of clarity, it is important the Minister has had his time to respond. I have set out the ask of the IFA and would like to push the amendment.

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 4: In page 45, between lines 25 and 26, to insert the following: “(7) Upon completion of the process, any complainant with a valid complaint shall be reimbursed for any fees incurred as a result of going through the complaints process. The complainant shall not be reimbursed for incurring any additional fees that were not set by the Minister or the...

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Victor Boyhan: That has given some clarity. It is the first time we have heard mention of a fee of €20 or €30. That is interesting. We have also learned that the Minister does not intend to bring in any fees at the moment. It will be kept under review. This is my understanding. I am not seeking to put words in the Minister's mouth. He can confirm or tell me if I am wrong. There will no...