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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Dr. O'Reilly. I ask him to confirm that he is head of the crops policy, evaluation and certification division in the Department.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I read Dr. O'Reilly's statement. It is very interesting. I have only two queries. The Irish position is referred to on page 3. Ireland’s position on the proposal has been informed by a number of factors, including the input of the European Food Safety Authority. I might add that we do not have sight of that organisation's opinion. It would be helpful to have it. The European...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Sorry, how many?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: That is just a guide.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: That is interesting. It would have been more beneficial had we had that data. I would be very interested to have information on the people who made submissions and on whether there were conflicts of interest. Clearly, people have interests. We all have interests in certain things, and one must see that in the context of a consultation process. I would respectfully ask that it be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I will be concise and it is really more of a comment rather than a question. At the outset I understand the potential benefits of the NGTs and I think we all do. There are great possibilities but today we have a process in this committee and that is to analyse, scrutinise, seek some validation where possible and practical and to engage with the witnesses on this in a respectful manner and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I think it would be helpful. I thank Dr. O'Reilly.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I raise the passing of Tony O’Reilly, or Sir Anthony O’Reilly to give him his full title. Ireland’s agriculture and food sector will be forever grateful for his genius in establishing Kerrygold, Ireland’s premier food and international brand. Tony had the vision and ambition for Ireland and understood and recognised the great loyalty of the Irish diaspora. His...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the witnesses. On a positive note, they are the experts and professionals and this is a highly specialised area. Clearly, the administrative procedures for the demonstration of compliance in respect of the individual buildings or works are set out in the building control regulations. That clarity is important and it is worth saying that. The responsibility for compliance with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Mr. Nestor. Ms Neary is with the Department. Is she satisfied there are full resources available? Are there no additional demands coming from any of the 31 authorities regarding resourcing the compliance of the building regulations? Has the CCMA contacted her or shared any concerns with her regarding the resources necessary to be fully compliant with these new regulations?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Could Ms Neary share that with the committee? It is important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Did the CCMA raise any other concerns about resources? I am conscious of time. I am aware it has been in touch with the Department.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Again, it would be helpful for us to understand that engagement, if Ms Neary could share any of the information on that. I am privy to some of it because people have shared it with me, but the committee would be interested in that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Ms Neary. I turn to the chief fire officer. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan put his finger on it. There have to be concerns about smoke toxicity. I know there were other issues in the case of Grenfell, but smoke toxicity is of concern. As an expert in this area, does Mr. Keeley have any knowledge of buildings in the greater Dublin area that currently have similar cladding to that used on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Has that engagement progressed? People are living in these premises or they may be commercial or industrial premises. There has to be concerns. As chief fire officer, Mr. Keeley would clearly be concerned. I would like to know more about how all that is progressed. Can Mr. Keeley assure us that none of these premises is residential?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Dublin Fire Brigade is continuing to progress them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Mr. Keeley.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I understand. Is Ms. Neary aware of the CCMA's concerns regarding resources?