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Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I came here to listen. I thought we would have statements and questions. I am not really interested in hearing what the Minister, Deputy Ross, has to say. I do not want dialogue with the Minister. It will be a monologue. He will just have to sit there and listen, or he can do what he likes. For the record, I was a county councillor from 1999. I was a director of this company for two...

Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Victor Boyhan: The Minister, Deputy Ross, is here. He gave commitments to come in and talk about this harbour company but he did what he has always done. He thought he was smart. The Minister might have had his hissy fits last week. He made his demands in the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government to have it signed and he thinks he got his own way. He has transferred it but he will be...

Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I am not interested in what the Minister has to say.

Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I wrote to the Minister lots of times and he did not respond, so do not-----

Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Victor Boyhan: The Minister did not respond to correspondence from me that he has had for months. This is not a bolt out of the blue.

Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Victor Boyhan: He can write to us.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Without wishing to rehash yesterday's heated saga and debate in the House with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, I note that Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company has been transferred to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. This morning the staff and chief executive will have access for the first time to the full accounts and exposure. Dún...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2018)

Victor Boyhan: We are in the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I raise the issue of the sinking of the RMS Leinstermailboat in Dún Laoghaire. In the past few days, in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, but particularly in the harbour town of Dún Laoghaire, there were many events to mark that tragedy. Tomorrow, the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Josepha Madigan, will represent the Government at an event in Dún...

Seanad: Budget 2019: Statements (9 Oct 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Michael D'Arcy. I acknowledge that this is a progressive budget and that it seeks stability and the sustainability of the public finances, which is to be welcomed. Nobody needs to hear that the next general election, whether it is held in a few weeks' time or the spring, is coming our way. The issues about which people are most exercised are housing,...

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Oct 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister for Health and acknowledge his simple but comprehensive and clearly laid out report. As we know, the Oireachtas Committee on the Future of Healthcare concluded that we needed an independent board for the HSE and this also ties in with Sláintecare. I welcome this positive legislation. The Library and Research Service has produced a comprehensive digest, which I...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I raise with the Leader today the matter of the Land Development Agency established by the Government in September 2018. It falls under the remit and is the direct responsibility of the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy. We need to see as soon as possible the general heads of a scheme of legislation to underpin the establishment of the agency which...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Illegal Dumping (24 Oct 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy, to the Chamber. I thank him for coming in to take this Commencement matter and thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting it. This relates to the need for the Minister to make a statement on the alleged illegal dumping of toxic waste at a site in Bunnamayne, County Donegal. Without listing them, a number of public representatives in this area have...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Illegal Dumping (24 Oct 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for that comprehensive report but it in itself tells us how serious this matter is. He acknowledges it has gone on for 20 years. What I ask today is that we get closure to it eventually. It is very substantial. I acknowledge money is being given for it, but more substantial moneys are required to remediate these sites. I mentioned one particular site with...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Government and particularly the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Zappone, on the decision to approve the forensic excavation of the site of the former mother and baby home in Tuam. It was the right decision. After a protracted investigation and forensic research, the Minister took the decision. She came to the House before doing so and said she would keep the...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (24 Oct 2018)

Victor Boyhan: We are here today to pay tribute to Dr. Maurice Hayes, a former Senator. I warmly welcome Joan and Dr. Hayes's extended family who are here today for this very special occasion. I am not going to repeat altogether what many have said. Suffice it to say that he had a great love of sport, literature, music and all forms of arts, Irish culture and language. He was constantly quoting many...

Seanad: Agriculture: Statements (24 Oct 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I warmly welcome the Minister to the House. I will not repeat what the other speakers have said but I especially welcome the Minister’s emphasis on market diversification. There are challenges in the agricultural sector and we can either look back and be very negative or look forward and see the great opportunities available. There are opportunities in any challenge, and we have got...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Impact of Brexit on Ireland's Housing Market: Discussion (13 Nov 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I will be brief as I am conscious of the time. I have a few comments to make and two questions to ask. I thank the panel for coming in. All of us in this room know that we have a housing crisis. I was very interested in the comments of Dr. Healy, Dr. O'Toole and Dr. McQuinn. They all referred, in a very interesting and pointed way, to the delivery of social housing. That was very...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Impact of Brexit on Ireland's Housing Market: Discussion (13 Nov 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Could I ask a question to clarify a point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Impact of Brexit on Ireland's Housing Market: Discussion (13 Nov 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I wish to respond to the comment. That is a challenge and the reality is that we have capped rents for a reason. It is because people cannot afford to pay rent. I do not mean any disrespect to Mr. Roantree but the-----