Results 841-860 of 1,773 for speaker:Lynn Boylan

Seanad: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (7 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (7 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (7 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (7 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (7 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. All those of us on the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action accept and are wedded to the idea of moving to a circular economy and away from a linear one. Part of the way to do that is to buy less stuff. It is one of the most obvious ways for people to reduce their own waste. My amendment No. 64 deals with a problem that has emerged...

Seanad: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (7 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: I will speak to amendments Nos. 62 and 63. I will be very brief because I understand we have many amendments to get through. Amendment No. 62 deals with the definition of food waste as meaning food loss and food waste. We discussed this on Committee Stage. We are very concerned that food loss is not being captured by the circular economy Bill because it is not defined. Most people are...

Seanad: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (7 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: On the website, it states on the schedule that the Seanad adjourns at 7 p.m.

Seanad: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (7 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: I move amendment No. 62: In page 25, to delete line 8 and substitute the following: " "food waste" means "food loss and food waste" where: (a) "food waste" refers to food that completes the food supply chain up to a final product, of good quality and fit for consumption, but still doesn't get consumed because it is discarded, whether or not after it is left to spoil or expire. Food...

Seanad: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (7 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: I move amendment No. 63: In page 25, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: "Supermarket Refill Station Report 16.(1) The Minister shall, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, prepare and publish a report examining how retailers can reduce plastic packaging in Ireland by encouraging customers to use re-usable containers through requiring a minimum amount of floor space be...

Seanad: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (7 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: I move amendment No. 64: In page 25, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: "Ban on dumping of new non-food products 16.(1) Producers, importers and distributors of new non-food products intended for sale are required to reuse them by donating such products to charities, NGOs, secondhand shops, or social enterprises, as may be defined in regulation by the Minister. (2) In this...

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: I would also like to express my solidarity with the homeowners from counties Clare, Limerick, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal who are watching the debate today but did not feel that they had it in them to make the journey to Dublin again. They have fought an incredible battle. It is important to acknowledge that while they are fighting this campaign, they are also living with the stress of not...

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: Nobody should walk away from this House in tears when all they are looking for is fairness. There is still an opportunity to undo that damage and for the Minister to show he might have reflected over the weekend and is prepared to listen to the outstanding concerns. He has spoken to the concerns which are outlined in the letter that was sent by the entire membership of the Joint Committee...

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: -----of some of those concerns still existing about the foundations. There are people who, when the scheme is set up, will have issues with their foundations and will not be able to access the scheme.

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: There are other concerns around the downsizing of the penalty.

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: Senator Cummins spoke to some of these concerns that are in this letter.

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: He spoke to the concern around the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, SCSI and made references to the extensions and that he hoped that they would be part of the review.

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: The review was not to happen for 12 months. Senator Cummins stood here and said he had concerns, some of which are listed in this letter. I am not saying that he said that but I am saying that there are people who have existing problems with the foundations of their houses and they will not be able to access the scheme because the review will be 12-months away.

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: The Senator has had his time. I am saying that the Senator did address the concerns around this.

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: The concern around downsizing-----

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Lynn Boylan: The concerns around downsizing have not been addressed. There are people who will not have the excess money, because the costs have increased, to rebuild their home to the same size as it was. There is no money to be made out of this and all they are asking is that they will then reduce the size of the house in order that the money they will get from the State will cover the 100% rebuilding...