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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Harbour Authorities (6 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, for coming to the House. I have put down a Commencement matter calling on the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to indicate his intentions to authorise the transfer of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company from the State to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, as provided for under the Harbours Act 2015. I...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Harbour Authorities (6 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister for that comprehensive response. It is clear that it is intended to transfer the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company and the governance of the harbour to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. I appreciate that the Minister has outlined that he has a role only in the event of a dispute. Would the Minister consider appointing one or two people to the board early on...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: We could sell it.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Will the Leader organise a debate on the national maritime strategy envisaged by the Government?There has not been much debate about it. We have had an awful lot of debate about the national planning framework in terms of equal distribution across the country. I would particularly like to see an emphasis on the national maritime spatial plan, which is being worked on by the Department. I...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Planning Issues (7 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: It says something that there are only two of us in Chamber. As a result, we can engage in dialogue. I welcome the Minister. This Commencement matter concerns the Government's and the Minister's intentions to set up an independent office of national planning regulator, which is timely. The Government is committed to doing so, but I do not know what the timeframe or timeline is. The...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Planning Issues (7 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive response. This is about maintaining confidence in the planning process, which is very important. I am conscious of what has been reported in the media today. It is very important that we do not close down but rather tighten up the timeframes and timelines involved. We must encourage some consultation within the process. The sooner we have the...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Today's edition of The Irish Timescarries a major story on its front page, which states "Proposed rules aim to limit court challenges to building projects", written by Pat Leahy, the political editor. The article purports to give an account of decisions taken at Cabinet yesterday in regard to planning and infrastructure. This suggests that there will be efforts by the Government to reduce...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: He needs to get a nomination first.

Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: The Minister of State addressed some of the concerns regarding student representation. I appeal to Senators to take a calm, reflective approach to the issue. Perhaps the Minister will engage with Senators on it before Report Stage. The Minister of State provided some clarity when she stated she envisaged governing bodies having student representatives on them. This has been a good and...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (7 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister to the House. Yes, this Bill is a long time coming but it is an important one. I will focus on one aspect of it. I have had a number of meetings with a number of planners and city and county councillors in recent days. I will address some of them with the Minister of State later. I will be bringing forward a number of amendments on Committee Stage. It is...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (7 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: It is worth stating the Bill seeks "to amend and extend the Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2015 and for that purpose to establish an office, to be known as the Office of the Planning Regulator, to evaluate and carry out assessments relating to planning matters and provide observations and recommendations in relation to those matters, to conduct reviews and examinations and to conduct...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (7 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: That is one example. With respect to Dublin Port, I noted that there were councillors and Ministers who had had issues in the past with development there. I have seen other Ministers, Deputies, Senators and county councillors from all parties oppose critical infrastructural projects I clarify that it was right and proper for them to make representations. There was nothing underhand about...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (7 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I will conclude on this point. The Minister of State is rolling out Rebuilding Ireland, which is important. We all have to put our shoulder to do the wheel, but we have to empower the 31 county and city councils to do the work, challenge their executives and deliver. The new office is very important and this is very good legislation which has been a long time coming. There are other...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (7 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Hear, hear

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (7 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (7 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (7 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: They are well able to withstand that. If not, they should not be there.

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State. When I was downstairs listening to Senators Joan Freeman and Colette Kelleher talking about the amendments, I was reminded that both were the nominees of the former Taoiseach. Fine Gael's former leader chose these distinguished persons as nominees to the Seanad. That is important and I know why he chose them. It was because they were advocates in their own...

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Second Stage (8 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: What are the time slots?

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Second Stage (8 Feb 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister for coming to the House. I will start with the concluding paragraph of his report to us. He knows better than anyone else that this is very complex legislation, but, at the end of the day, it is both important and necessary. As he says, it is lengthy and complex. I acknowledge the Oireachtas Library and Research Service which has provided a very comprehensive digest...