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Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Second Stage (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank colleagues and thank the Cathaoirleach for his words there. I call on Senator McGreehan to speak.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Second Stage (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the teams from the Department of Health and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. It has been an interesting debate. I acknowledge the substantial work and progress around the country. Deputy Flaherty referred to the hidden plight of older people in housing. I will focus on the plight of older people in the specific category about which I have a particular...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: Just touch on them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I have given Ms Timmons four minutes, so she has a lot of time. I have not cut into it too much.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank all the witnesses. We have read the submissions that were submitted in advance of the meeting, which were helpful. We are focusing in particular on supporting and responding to the complex housing needs of older citizens. We are all going in that direction. I am not there quite yet but I am always looking around for places I particularly like. That tees me up to talk about the Sue...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I do not know. I take it the pricing varies depending on circumstances.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: Is that per unit or per resident?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I will touch on two issues they might share with us. The first is their relationship with the local authorities. That is critically important. In some cases, local authorities co-fund or support the rents, depending on the circumstances. That is a good one. I know quite a few people who have fallen out of social housing through no fault of their own in different circumstances and they...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I would like to touch on what Senator Byrne initially spoke about regarding Ukraine. I wish the Cathaoirleach and the Ceann Comhairle well. I understand they will be travelling to Ukraine on Monday. It is a great day for both our Houses that the Cathaoirleach and the Ceann Comhairle’s counterparts in Ukraine are extending an invitation to them. I wish them a safe journey. I hope...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 9, after line 40, to insert the following: “Legislation for a new regulator of the Maritime Casualty Investigation Board 16.The Minister shall, within 9 months of the passing of this Act, bring a report on the feasibility to provide for the establishment of a regulator for the Marine Casualty Investigation Board. The regulator will, if deemed...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I want to thank my colleague, Senator Buttimer, for seconding this amendment. It is very helpful and it allows us to get our debate under way quickly. I want to acknowledge and thank him for that. I want to also welcome the Minister. I do not want to rehash too much here today. To be fair, we have had a good debate. I want to acknowledge the Minister’s staff who are here as well....

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister and Senators for their contributions. I hear what the Minister says. The easy option is not to reject the Minister's non-acceptance of the amendment and to call a vote, but that is politics. We have enough of that going on here. Let us use this House in a constructive way. The key words in the Minister's statement were that the proposed amendment "pre-empts further...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I accept that.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (4 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister to the House. This Commencement Matter relates to the Government's mother and baby institutions payment scheme. I acknowledge the Minister's commitment since coming into office. This has not been an easy issue to deal with as it is complex and diverse, with many strands to it. There are many stakeholders involved, with the lives of many individuals and those of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (4 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister for that informative response. I will comment on three elements. Regarding the eligibility of those applicants who are overseas and outside the State, it is likely that many of them may be living in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and places like that. It is critically important that this message regarding eligibility is disseminated and that to do so we tap...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: One issue I will raise is the sow for Ukraine initiative that came out with the packets of seeds one will see available around this place in the coming days and in every SuperValu and Centra in the entire country over the coming days. SuperValu and Centra are sponsors and have bought into the sow for Ukraine sunflower seed initiative. This is an initiative by people, including Ukrainian...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Solar Energy and the Agricultural Industry: Discussion (4 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome Dr. Upton and Dr. Shalloo to the committee and thank them. This is an important area of discussion and consideration for the committee. Our focus this evening is on solar energy and the agriculture industry. We all know the main benefits of solar and agriculture which Dr. Upton pointed out. They are enhanced energy security, farm diversification and the income that is related to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Solar Energy and the Agricultural Industry: Discussion (4 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: Is there much uptake? Is Dr. Upton encouraged by the participation and uptake in this area?