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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mayoral Election (7 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for selecting this Commencement matter. I warmly welcome the Minister of State with responsibility for local government and electoral reform, Deputy Phelan. To get to the kernel of this Commencement matter, there has been media coverage in recent days relating to the proposal or suggestion of an elected executive mayor for the Dublin area, including the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mayoral Election (7 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State. There is still a lot more work to be done, from which I am not taking away. The Minister of State used the term "plebiscite". Whatever decision is made, there has to be change. We should never be afraid of change, but it is important that, in respect of local democracy and government, we initiate a plebiscite. There is now a connection with local property...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I wish to raise two issues, one relates to Dún Laoghaire Harbour and the second relates to the Seanad by-election. I will deal first with the issue of Dún Laoghaire Harbour. For those who may have read today's edition of The Irish Times, they would have seen pictures in it of decimated, bashed up, collapsed concrete in Dún Laoghaire Harbour as a result of the recent storms....

Seanad: 100 Years of Women's Suffrage in Ireland: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I warmly welcome the Minister, Deputy Madigan, to the House and acknowledge the enormous amount of work she has done and her contribution to the Vótáil 100 celebrations, which I will later address. As I was coming to the House today, it struck me that it is hard to believe that 1918 was the first time for Irish women to be permitted by law to vote and stand in parliamentary...

Seanad: International Protection (Family Unification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (7 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I have spoken at length to Senator Kelleher about this amendment. She articulated her arguments very well and is committed to this issue. I support the amendment and thank the Senator for pursuing the matter.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State. In terms of what the previous speaker said, I got my copy of Project Ireland 2040 on the day it was announced. I had an interest in it so I went looking for it and it was available. I am delighted to have a second copy because I know many people were looking for copies. I am aware that councillors throughout the country were very keen and active in that...

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (7 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: That is even better. They will have two copies each. I take on board what Senator Horkan said. He is right, but I am not surprised that the Minster of State should come in here as a Limerick-based Deputy and promote his projects in Limerick. I acknowledge that and fair play to him. I would do the same. Before I go into the depth of the plan and analyse it, I want to flag two issues...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Provision of Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (8 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the witnesses and the Minister of State for their attendance. This is an important issue, which is one of the reasons for their attendance and why the committee decided to put this in our programme. I apologise for stepping out of the meeting. I was here earlier but had to attend the Seanad Committee of Selection to ratify some transfers and other items. However, I read the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Provision of Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (8 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I would make two requests of the Minister of State for the benefit of this committee. He might report back on these requests as soon as he possibly can. I request an analysis of current voids in every Traveller accommodation scheme in the country. There are only 31 local authorities. My second request is that he would provide us with a comprehensive report of the proposals that have gone...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: GLAS Administration (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I would like to thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this item, which relates to agriculture and GLAS III payments terms and conditions. I acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, who has kindly agreed to step in and take this issue on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Michael Creed. I received a telephone call from the Minister's office today informing me that he...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: GLAS Administration (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: The Minister of State's reply is comprehensive, though I note the reply spells my name wrong. It is Boyhan, not Boylan.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: GLAS Administration (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I want to keep the focus on one simple thing, namely, that there have been storms Ophelia, Eleanor, Fionn and Emma and lands are flooded. The Minister needs accurate readings and to get them one needs proper, drained soil. There are many complications because people feed cattle out on the land and we need appropriate readings in order to comply with the conditions for grants. The issue is...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Yesterday, the European Court of Human Rights rejected the Government's case that 14 internees, the so-called "hooded men", were tortured by the British army and the RUC in the early 1970s. If we are to be fair and if we are to be advocates for human rights, be it in Guantanamo Bay or anywhere, we must be consistent that human rights are fundamental to everybody and justice must prevail and...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Sorry, I cannot let that stand.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: For the record, I know exactly what I said. I am clearly supporting the Government and calling for an appeal.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: The Leader used the word "baffling".

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the clarification.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I also welcome the people who are seated in the public Gallery, in particular the young people. Like previous Senators, I thank Senators Fintan Warfield, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Lynn Ruane for sponsoring the Bill. I think I have spoken about the Bill before and I fully support same. It is important that we again state our commitment to...