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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Development Projects (26 Apr 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for his response, which was hunky-dory and nice, but I reiterate the departmental website today indicates this scheme is to be launched at the end of April, so he might ask the relevant Minister or officials to change that. It states it will close in June, but clearly there will be a later start and a later close. People plan and wish to get on with these...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Further and Higher Education (26 Apr 2022)

Victor Boyhan: As always.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Further and Higher Education (26 Apr 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State and Senator Byrne. We will move on to Senator Ahearn's Commencement matter, which relates to human rights defenders. We are expecting the Minister to come to the House shortly so we will suspend until then.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Human Rights (26 Apr 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State and apologise for the delay. I know that he had to go to the Lower House. I appreciate him coming back to the Seanad to deal with this matter, which relates to human rights defenders.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Human Rights (26 Apr 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for his very comprehensive reply and written response. It is one of the most comprehensive responses that I have ever seen here for which I thank him and his officials.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I would like to ask, and I know others have, for a debate on the Ukrainian refugee crisis. I use the term "refugee crisis" rather than "migrants". There is a very clear difference between a refugee and a migrant. That is clearly understood by many in terms of international best practice and the work of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and other organisations that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation and the Forestry Sector: Discussion (13 Apr 2022)

Victor Boyhan: Despite the backdrop, I am in the west so I apologise for that, but this is important and therefore I wanted to link in to this meeting remotely. I thank Mr. Cassidy and Mr. Smyth from Save. I am very familiar with them. I have travelled to Leitrim on many occasions and walked many of these farms and forests. I have talked to the communities up there, and I continue to actively engage...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Apr 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I only have one issue to raise. It relates to the census. Well done to everyone involved in what is very important work. It will be a long time before it is all read, of course. I received a call from a lady in the west who is now a widow and lives on her own. She asked me what I thought she should write in the census time capsule. I told her to write whatever she wanted to. She spoke...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Draft River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2022-2027: Discussion (7 Apr 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I want to be brief because this is complex. I thank the witnesses. I want to declare that I am on the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine as well. The Water Forum, SWAN and An Taisce came with firm recommendations and I want to acknowledge that. It is always great when groups have concerns but also come up with recommendations. That is always positive and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Draft River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2022-2027: Discussion (7 Apr 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I am conscious of time. I fully accept all of that. It would be helpful if Dr. O'Mara could supply more information in terms of the programmes and his proactive engagement with the agricultural sector. In the last few moments, I would like a response from An Taisce on what it would like to see in terms of beefing up this sort of engagement with the farming community and this solid...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Agriculture Schemes (5 Apr 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister. The key word I used in starting this debate was "retirement". The Minister's focus was more on young farmers and I welcome that. There are two sides to this, first, those coming into farming and encouraging them to stay and, second, those who may wish to diversify, get out of dairy or reduce their input in dairy, which is important. What is critical here, and I know...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Regeneration Projects (5 Apr 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, for coming to the House. It seems he is permanently here. He is always welcome. It is great he takes the time and trouble to be here with us. We all appreciate it. I want to put that on the record. I call on Senator O'Loughlin.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (5 Apr 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton.

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

Victor Boyhan: Before I leave the Chamber, I wish to congratulate Senator Clonan on his election.

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

Victor Boyhan: Indeed, I met him many times because I was his county councillor in Booterstown in the Dún Laoghaire constituency. I also met his family. He is very welcome. I do not give advice. One should come in here every day and enjoy it. Every day one comes in here is a better day than going outside. I do not know Senator Clonan very well, but from what I have read about him he has an...

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

Victor Boyhan: -----he is very welcome. We look forward to working and collaborating well with him.

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

Victor Boyhan: I will need a few extra minutes.

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

Victor Boyhan: We are dealing with the Order of Business and I want to speak on an important aspect of that. Senators McDowell and Norris and I tabled an amendment regarding President Zelenskyy's address tomorrow. I believe we made our point. The Seanad can shine a light on many issues and we did so last night. The national media covered it. Our main concern was about the continuous and horrific images...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Agriculture Schemes (5 Apr 2022)

Victor Boyhan: This is a very important Commencement matter and I thank the Minister for coming to the House to brief us on it. There has been a lot of discussion. From looking at some parliamentary questions last year, I note this issue or variations on some sort of scheme or incentivised scheme for retirement have been raised. I have read the Minister's various responses and I think things have evolved...