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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Horticulture Sector (7 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for that comprehensive review. He has clearly left the door open and recognises the importance of a transition from commercial peat to alternative materials, which is important. I also thank the Minister of State for sharing with us the details in regard to advertising and establishing the review group, which will be particularly helpful. If we apply standards...

Seanad: HSE Winter Plan: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, and congratulate her on her appointment.

Seanad: HSE Winter Plan: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: I remind Senators that on the Order of Business today, it was agreed that each Senator would have five minutes of speaking time. I call Deputy Seery Kearney.

Seanad: HSE Winter Plan: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: My apologies, I think I should have called Senator Clifford-Lee first.

Seanad: HSE Winter Plan: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: Time, please.

Seanad: HSE Winter Plan: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: Senator, please.

Seanad: HSE Winter Plan: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: Six more speakers wish to contribute but we have to conclude at 4.37 p.m. to allow the Minister of State to speak for eight minutes. Senators Cassells and Byrne have agreed to share time in the Fianna Fáil slot and they are next. After that it is Senators McGahon, Currie, Dolan, Keogan and Buttimer unless others indicate a wish to contribute. Senators Cassells and Byrne will speak...

Seanad: HSE Winter Plan: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: I suggest that the Senator speaks for only three minutes if she can as I am conscious that the Minister must have an opportunity to contribute.

Seanad: HSE Winter Plan: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: Senator McGahon is next and I urge him to stick to just two minutes.

Seanad: HSE Winter Plan: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: I apologise that I cannot give the Senator any longer to speak but we are under pressure of time. I am mindful that there are only six minutes remaining and three Senators wishing to speak.

Seanad: HSE Winter Plan: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: I apologise again for the time pressures. I am conscious of the agreed Order of Business and the need to allow time for the Minister of State to respond. As it turns out, we are right on time and I thank colleagues for their co-operation in this regard. I invite the Minister of State to reply and she has eight minutes to do so.

Seanad: Statutory Right to Sick Leave Pay: Motion (7 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy English, to the House. In particular, I thank the Labour Party for using its Private Members' business to bring this important motion to the House. I am sure the Minister is aware of the importance of the motion.I was particularly struck by the powerful presentation and contribution to this debate by Senator Gavan and, of course, his direct experience...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Covid-19 on the Agriculture Sector and Priorities for CAP and Brexit: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: I congratulate the Chairman and Vice-Chairman on their appointment. I also warmly welcome the Minister to the meeting. One might ask what is a fella like myself, who lives in Dún Laoghaire where I can look out at the sea, doing at a meeting of a Joint Committee on Agriculture and the Marine. First and foremost, my family are steeped in agriculture and horticulture coming from both...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Committee Work Programme: Discussion (6 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: I agree with the Deputy. The reality is we are stuck with this for a further 15 months. If we could have shortened it, we should have. Enough people said this and we raised a number of concerns about it. This is the regime that we must deal with now, but much damage could be done. This issue is a priority. The regime is meant to finish in 15 months' time, but the Chairman can bet his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Committee Work Programme: Discussion (6 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: It is in our correspondence.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Committee Work Programme: Discussion (6 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: We have discussed Moorhead solidly and councillors remuneration and conditions and I do not apologise for doing so. I am a former councillor of many years and therefore I think it is right. What Deputy McAuliffe said is correct. We need to get the Minister of State in because it is a matter for the Minister of State and the budget. If it is not in the budget, as Deputy Ó Broin...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Committee Work Programme: Discussion (6 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: I would like to leave my points there, if I can. I want to talk about their rationale, given I submitted them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Committee Work Programme: Discussion (6 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: It is critical and should happen as early as possible. At all stages, we have had a very good working relationship with the Minister, the Secretary General and the Department. I believe these are two critical components of our work. Whenever the Minister wants to come, we should facilitate him. That relationship is important. I want to flag again the idea that we have more informal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Committee Work Programme: Discussion (6 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: No. Some people are leaving.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Committee Work Programme: Discussion (6 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: We are not being added to the committee.