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Seanad: Incorrect Birth Registrations: Statements (Resumed) (30 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister and congratulate her. We are lucky to have her leading this particular portfolio at this time. Earlier, I told the House I was reared in an institution all of my life, which many described as a clearing house for children. A number of people, including ushers and people working in catering, stopped me when I left the Seanad earlier to talk about my story. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I am conscious of the discussions and the debate on the referendum and I do not want to repeat what other Senators have said. One thing that became clear during the campaign is that it was a good exercise. It was important we had engagement on all sides of the debate. We must never lose sight of the fact that we live in a Republic in which people are free and have the right to express...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I apologise for being late. I have just come from the housing committee. I acknowledge the great Kerry gardener, Mr. Billy Alexander, who was announced today as one of the major prize winners at the Chelsea Flower Show. It is a remarkable success story. People may know him from his famous wild Atlantic garden at Kells Bay. Anyone who has not been should go. It is an amazing story which...

Seanad: Bed Capacity at National Rehabilitation Hospital: Statements (23 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this issue which has taken up more of my time since I was elected to the Seanad than any other. I looked at the file again today. I wrote to the Taoiseach. I am sure the Minister of State has a copy of the correspondence because I understand the Taoiseach sent it to him. He certainly sent it to the Department of Health. I...

Seanad: Marine Protection: Motion (23 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State. I thank Senator Grace O'Sullivan of the Green Party and the Civil Engagement Group for their commitment to the motion. I do not think we need to question Senator O'Sullivan's bona fides or her commitment to this whole area. She is an expert and has taught us all a hell of a lot about marine life. Behind all this it is about the protection of biodiversity,...

Seanad: Marine Protection: Motion (23 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: That was because she was nice about your lot.

Seanad: Marine Protection: Motion (23 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I hope they do not choke on their steaks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists: Discussion (23 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I thank everybody for coming here this morning. I will keep my comments and questions very focused on what we are dealing with today, namely, examining local authority housing waiting lists. When I looked at this, the first thing that came to mind was transparency because a lot of people on our housing lists cannot understand the inconsistencies. I have one question for Ms Hurley. We see...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists: Discussion (23 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I apologise for interjecting. I have a question for the three witnesses who are here to represent local authorities. Is there funding for personnel in every local authority for a placefinder service?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists: Discussion (23 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Is it a resource issue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists: Discussion (23 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Is it a question of people committing to drive the initiative forward?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists: Discussion (23 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Is there a plan to make that happen?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists: Discussion (23 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: What is the timeframe?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists: Discussion (23 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I have a question for Ms Keenan about the choice-based letting pilot scheme. Again, we have heard about the pilot scheme in various guises in the 31 local authorities. I presume that the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has reviewed its pilot scheme. I suggest Ms Keenan might share the lessons learned and information with us as the other local authorities would benefit. What have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists: Discussion (23 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: That is why I am asking about the follow-on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists: Discussion (23 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Does the council show them? Do people have an opportunity to see houses on the list for choice-based letting?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists: Discussion (23 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: They do not actually get into them.

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Approved Housing Bodies (22 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister. I had the benefit of meeting with him in the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government, though I tabled this matter before that. In essence, I am asking about the need for the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government to confirm his plans to establish a regulator for the approved housing bodies sector, to oversee the effective...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Approved Housing Bodies (22 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive response. There is provision to initiate legislation in the House, and given we have little work to do and we are constantly told there are so few Bills on the way, will the Minister consider initiating this legislation here?It is priority legislation. There is nothing to stop this legislation being initiated in the Seanad. Will the Minister give...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Approved Housing Bodies (22 May 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I am happy to support the Government's Bill.