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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Waterways Ireland: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Is it fit for purpose?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Waterways Ireland: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Waterways Ireland was happy with that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Waterways Ireland: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Where is it? Can the witnesses share it with the committee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Waterways Ireland: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Were there any observations in that assessment that were of concern to Waterways Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Waterways Ireland: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: It is the first time I have heard mention of it. I am glad Mr. Rowe has confirmed that. Perhaps he could send it to the committee because we could glean something from it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Waterways Ireland: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: It is not a matter of "possibly". We can glean something from it. I thank Mr. Rowe.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome everyone. This has provided a lot of learning for us. The witnesses are clearly very experienced in local government and its administration, including city and county councils, and in the political parties. They have wide experience. The presentations were highly informative and I thank them for their valuable contributions, which will feed in to our final report and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: As the leader of the Independent Group in Seanad Éireann, I warmly welcome and congratulate Senator Bradley on her appointment. A great honour and privilege has been bestowed on her by the Taoiseach, which is his prerogative. All Senators are equal in this Chamber at all times. That is important. I do not give a lot of advice but I have loved every day since I came here eight years...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second and Subsequent Stages (11 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. This is a concise Bill. As he said, it is in seven sections. It is fair and balanced and has my full support. I apologise in advance; the Oireachtas audit committee is having an important meeting and I am a member of it so will have to leave. I flag now my full support for all sections of the Bill. There are a number of asks on our schedule...

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

Victor Boyhan: I raise yet again rural housing guidelines. I have said it time and time again. I printed off all of the times I spoke in this Seanad in relation to rural housing. For five years, we have been told they are in the making and they will be published in five, six or seven weeks' time. Nothing has happened. It is continuously raised with me.I spent the last few weeks touring around the...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 27, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: “(3) Without prejudice to subsection (2) the provisions of this Act relating to the repeal of the termination of the Office of Planning Regulator shall come into effect on the passing of this Act.”. I welcome the Minister of State and his team to the House. It is my intention to keep...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I fully concur with Senator Casey. He has given a great overview on it and I agree with his commentary relating to our city and county councillors.It is a little unfair to come into the House and cast aspersion on the work they do. There are processes. I will finish off my contribution on the Office of the Planning Regulator. I thank the Library and Research Service for its...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response to all of those. In relation to amendment No. 1, I welcome that the Minister of State confirmed here today, which we would not had known before coming in here, that there will be a review of the structures and the governance around the OPR. That is important. That is an acknowledgement that there needs to be one. Certainly, it...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: In relation to the subject of the chief planning officer, I thank the Minister of State for his considered approach. All we are attempting to do here is stimulate debate. It is important. We heard about the idea of a chief planning officer in the joint committee. Clearly, there are other issues to be considered. The Minister of State touched on the Local Government Act 2001. I...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I press it.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 3: In page 30, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following: “ “Chief Planning Officer” who may also be referred to as Chief City Planning Officer or Chief County Planning Officer means the person appointed to each planning authority and for the Minister to issue guidance. This guidance shall define the role of the officer.”. In...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 21: In page 44, to delete lines 26 to 39, to delete page 45, and in page 46 to delete lines 1 to 26, and substitute the following: “Exempted Development 9. (1) The following shall be exempted developments for the purposes of this Act— (a) development consisting of the use of any land for the purpose of agriculture and development consisting of the...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 22: In page 45, to delete lines 11 to 17.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 24: In page 45, to delete line 39 and 40, and in page 46, to delete lines 1 to 10.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I want to deal with two amendments in this grouping, amendment No. 30 and amendment No. 44. Amendment No. 30 is a very long one so I will not read it all out. It is self-explanatory. I take it that everyone has read all of these amendments in great length. It goes on for many pages so I do not propose to read it out and cut in on any more time. This amendment deals with section 10 of the...