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Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Before I speak, I welcome Councillor Anna Grainger of Fine Gael, whom I see in the Public Gallery. She works in the Oireachtas as well. She has been listening attentively to these proceedings. I will not take up too much time. This meeting is about the councillors coming to us. I was a councillor for many years, so I have experienced the same issues. It seems to be a case of repeat,...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Yes.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Well said.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thought the Senator was going to say "joined at the hip".

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I do not want to cut into the Senator's time.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Inshore Fisheries (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: With the agreement of the House, we will now take Senator Ahearn's Commencement matter. We will take Senator Chambers's matter when she arrives.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Before I call Senator Davitt, I would like to welcome the students, teachers and accompanying adults from Moyle Park School, Clondalkin. You are very welcome to the House. We are now dealing with Commencement matters, which are topics Members of the Seanad have tabled. A Minister comes into the House to respond to them.They are very welcome. I hope they enjoy their stay here in Leinster...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: This should also cover Friday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I wish to raise two issues this morning. One relates to strategic housing developments, SHDs, introduced in 2017 to deliver houses. Yesterday, I received from An Bord Pleanála a full schedule of all the properties and developments that are stuck in An Bord Pleanála or have not been processed, many of which date back to 2022. They are in Dublin, predominantly near the Minister's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the representatives. There are many recurring themes in their submissions and those of previous representatives. Therefore, there is commonality. Of course, there would be and that is understandable. Water quality is a national issue. It is the responsibility of all stakeholders and users of water to maintain it and empower all involved. That is a crystal-clear message we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I agree with Mr. Carr on the reason. I am asking how ICOS is progressing with its campaign.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: What are the challenges related to the agri-retail stores?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: We have the point. What about VAT?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I will turn to the ICSA and Mr. McNamara. What is very important, and it was highlighted in the ICSA submission, is that total nitrogen sales went down to 280,000 tonnes in 2023, which beat the climate action plan targets for 2030. That is a profound statement. It is very interesting. It is a fact; I checked it today. According to the ICSA, "Total nitrogen sales were down to 280,000...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I fully understand the issue. I am asking what the ICSA is proposing for how we address it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I fully agree. I shall now turn to Mr. Feeney from ACA. The fast-tracking of planning is a recurring theme. Mr. Feeney might touch on fast-tracked planning and TAMS applications for slurry storage on farms. The VAT reclaim facility he talked about makes absolute sense. How is the ACA running its campaign in conjunction with other farm organisations to drive the importance of this? It...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the news today that the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, will publish the opening of the mother and baby institutions payment scheme, which has approval by Cabinet. We now know that this scheme will go live on 20 March 2024. It has been a long time coming and many people have been waiting. I have personally been involved in this issue for years. I have had personal experience of it....

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State. The purpose of the Bill is to consolidate and update the legislative provisions that regulate the employment permit scheme. The 2018 review of economic migration policy, of which the Minister of State is aware, endorsed the robust fundamental structure of the existing system. However, it went on to recommend that legislation should be initiated. I take it...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the ambassador and our other guests. In particular, I welcome former Senator Eugene Regan to the Chamber. He is a friend and colleague of mine. I collaborated politically with him at local and national levels. It is great to see him here in this Chamber of which he was once a Member. I wish to raise the issue of the farmers' charter of rights. The Leader will be aware of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Running around the park.