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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Effectively, it is not worth the paper it is written on once time moves on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: How are we going to address that? What would Mr. Owens propose?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Will Mr. Owens send us on some documentation or correspondence to support this proposition?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I appreciate that. I thank the witnesses.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Air Traffic Control Services (15 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State. Senator Clonan has one minute to reply.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Air Traffic Control Services (15 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for his time. We appreciate him coming to the Seanad.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (15 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, to the Seanad. The next Commencement matter we will take is in the name of Senator Gallagher.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (15 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for his time here this morning. It is appreciated. I thank Senators Clonan and Gallagher for their Commencement matters.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I, too, want to raise a housing issue. I am very much a strong advocate that housing need amendments should reflect the rural circumstances for communities. I have continually raised the issue of rural housing and the need for rural housing. I am sure that the Acting Leader will understand that as she represents County Kildare because many parts of that county are very rural and urban....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: It is good to see Senator Ahearn in the Leader’s chair today. I also join colleagues in sending my condolences to our colleague and friend Senator Moynihan on the unexpected passing of her dear mother at such a young age. We send our sympathies to Rebecca and her extended family. Today I want to talk about the shared island civic society fund. Last week the Tánaiste...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I raise the passing of Tony O’Reilly, or Sir Anthony O’Reilly to give him his full title. Ireland’s agriculture and food sector will be forever grateful for his genius in establishing Kerrygold, Ireland’s premier food and international brand. Tony had the vision and ambition for Ireland and understood and recognised the great loyalty of the Irish diaspora. His...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Policies (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Senator. Before I call the Minister of State, I welcome the transition year students from the Department of enterprise who are here in the Visitors Gallery. I hope they enjoy their day in the Oireachtas.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cycling Facilities (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: The next Commencement matter was scheduled to be in the name of Senator McDowell but Senator Dolan requested a change. That is agreeable to Senator McDowell. I am happy to facilitate that request subject to the agreement of the House. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Postal Services (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Our next and final Commencement matter is in the name of Senator McDowell and it relates to Rathmines post office.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I, too, welcome Deputy Richard Bruton. I will start with public consultation for the general scheme of the Seanad electoral (university members) (amendment) Bill. Maybe there is a slot for Richard there. There is a public consultation. I happen to sit on the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and this area falls into our remit. We will inevitably do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Dr. O'Reilly. I ask him to confirm that he is head of the crops policy, evaluation and certification division in the Department.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I read Dr. O'Reilly's statement. It is very interesting. I have only two queries. The Irish position is referred to on page 3. Ireland’s position on the proposal has been informed by a number of factors, including the input of the European Food Safety Authority. I might add that we do not have sight of that organisation's opinion. It would be helpful to have it. The European...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Sorry, how many?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: That is just a guide.