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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Would it be possible for the Department to share a summary of those concerns with the committee at some point? It would be helpful to us. We are a long way out from this and we have a lot of time, but it would be helpful for us to understand the concerns of the stakeholders, with whom we engage as a committee anyway. That would be helpful. Finally, just to finish, there is the issue of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I get that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: What about the designated animal welfare officer?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Ms Meaney.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I will be conscious of my time because we are really here to listen. I am particularly pleased that the Lord Mayor of Dublin, the leas-chathaoirleach, the mayor of Fingal and the mayor of South Dublin are here. I want to ask them three questions. The witnesses all made excellent submissions. I am a former county councillor for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. I get the sense from councillors...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: There are none left.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: The submissions were excellent. I was a councillor myself. I will start with Councillor Tuffy, who said that her happiest times were as a TD, councillor and Senator. I have been a councillor and am a Senator. I am not a TD. I do not aspire to be one and never will. I will say the same thing as Councillor Tuffy. What she said resonated clearly with me. My happiest time in politics was...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank all the witnesses for their informative submissions. We had advance notice about many of the things they were going to say from their submissions. I will address the representatives of Fórsa first. I am particularly pleased that its representatives are here. Fórsa is a very active trade union. I am very supportive of the work done by Fórsa. There were industrial...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2024: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (30 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: It is good to see the Minister here. I thank him for coming. At the very outset, I note that we are all conscious and aware of the living streets initiatives, as is the Minister. I think they are excellent. We need to enliven our streets. One of the good things about the Covid pandemic was that we utilised our open public realm well. Much of that came down to unintended consequences. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I raise the issue of ash dieback and the €79.5 million package for farmers that has been announced by the Government. I cautiously welcome the package, and I will explain why in a moment. The package represents a significant change of heart on the part of the Government, which originally did not want offer a package in respect of ash dieback, a matter that has been raised many times...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I particularly welcome it. Canvassing and reconnecting with the people on the doorsteps are working. This is democracy at work.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Senator Kyne is keen on green issues this afternoon. It is about time. This is democracy at work. People in rural constituencies are giving it to politicians in the neck, so well done. The devastation caused by this fungus has a major impact on the incomes of pension funds, investors, farmers and foresters. That is why I cautiously welcome the package. Quite frankly, it is not enough....

Seanad: Visit of Malaysian Delegation (30 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Does the Cathaoirleach want someone to carry his bags?

Seanad: Flooding on Lough Funshinagh: Statements (30 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: First, I welcome the Minister of State here, thank him and tell him that I visited Lough Funshinagh in the beautiful County Roscommon and that unique and most beautiful and stunning SAC. I met many people in Coolnageer, Curraghboy, Knockcroghery, Ballagh and Rahara. My first thought was I found people who were welcoming, engaging, resilient and positive. I spent much time with the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I wish to advocate on behalf of our health workers. It was interesting that the previous Senator spoke about Limerick. I know from people who are canvassing to be elected mayor of Limerick that one of the biggest issues after housing is health and the hospital. I think the local elections, particularly in Limerick for the mayor, will effectively be a plebiscite on the Government and our...

Seanad: Loneliness: Motion (1 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Colm Burke. It is the first time I have had an opportunity to congratulate him on his appointment. I say "Well done" to him. He is no stranger to this House. I really appreciate his being here. I thank the Green Party for proposing this important motion on loneliness. I acknowledge the enormous amount of work that former Senator Keith Swanick...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: VAT Refunds to Unregistered Farmers: Revenue Commissioners (8 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the witnesses for coming in. Everybody who does business with the Revenue likes to be on the right side of the organisation. That is an important point to make. Let us be clear here that I understand this evening's meeting is to discuss VAT refunds for unregistered farmers. That is the focus of the meeting and why the witnesses were asked to be here. I want to raise four points....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: VAT Refunds to Unregistered Farmers: Revenue Commissioners (8 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Yes, the reconstruction of a farm building. If a farmer were to claim a refund of an item for the reconstruction of an existing farm building, can he offset that item against an expense on his farm return, as well as claiming a VAT refund? I was asked this question by a farmer in an email today, so I just wanted to ask the witnesses about it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: VAT Refunds to Unregistered Farmers: Revenue Commissioners (8 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: That is great. Second, the Revenue's risk assessment process was mentioned in the opening statement. This is a process that is operated as everyone would. In this risk assessment process, the Revenue has identified ineligible claims outside what it calls the scope of the scheme. Can the nature of some of these be shared? I ask the witnesses to give us an idea and a flavour of those...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: VAT Refunds to Unregistered Farmers: Revenue Commissioners (8 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: To clarify, does Revenue make partial payments?