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Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2018)

Victor Boyhan: When we come back next week.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I would like to briefly raise three issues. I join in thanking the Dublin Fire Brigade for what could have potentially been a catastrophic fire. One thinks back to Grenfell Tower in London and the terrible consequences of that fire and how it impacted on the people that lived there. I also want to acknowledge the great work that Dublin City Council has done because I understand, and this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Project Ireland 2040: Discussion (22 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Mr. Cussen and the team for coming in today. We have gone through much of this ground ourselves. I can only speak for myself in the Seanad but I know it is the same in the Dáil. On a personal level, I welcome the national planning framework and the plan. I believe it is a positive plan. The national strategic outcomes envisaged are all positive. We talk about compact...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Project Ireland 2040: Discussion (22 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I echo and support Deputy Cowen, who makes a very valid point on training and ongoing professional support, as earlier discussed. I come from and was a member of Dún Laoghaire local authority. Judicial reviews have been carried out in respect of planning issues and county development plans in that area. The issue in terms of councillors is ongoing and we must empower them, which will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Project Ireland 2040: Discussion (22 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: There was no conspiracy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Project Ireland 2040: Discussion (22 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Project Ireland 2040: Discussion (22 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I must leave in a minute as I have to attend a debate in the Seanad.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Project Ireland 2040: Discussion (22 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I ask the delegation to address the issue of the State land asset. Who will conduct the audit? What unit will commence the work? I would like that information put on the record.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Project Ireland 2040: Discussion (22 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Who will take that responsibility and lead that exercise?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Project Ireland 2040: Discussion (22 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: No decision has been made yet.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Project Ireland 2040: Discussion (22 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Yes, I appreciate that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Project Ireland 2040: Discussion (22 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Mr. Cussen.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: GLAS Administration (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I would like to thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this item, which relates to agriculture and GLAS III payments terms and conditions. I acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, who has kindly agreed to step in and take this issue on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Michael Creed. I received a telephone call from the Minister's office today informing me that he...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: GLAS Administration (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: The Minister of State's reply is comprehensive, though I note the reply spells my name wrong. It is Boyhan, not Boylan.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: GLAS Administration (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: I want to keep the focus on one simple thing, namely, that there have been storms Ophelia, Eleanor, Fionn and Emma and lands are flooded. The Minister needs accurate readings and to get them one needs proper, drained soil. There are many complications because people feed cattle out on the land and we need appropriate readings in order to comply with the conditions for grants. The issue is...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Yesterday, the European Court of Human Rights rejected the Government's case that 14 internees, the so-called "hooded men", were tortured by the British army and the RUC in the early 1970s. If we are to be fair and if we are to be advocates for human rights, be it in Guantanamo Bay or anywhere, we must be consistent that human rights are fundamental to everybody and justice must prevail and...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: Sorry, I cannot let that stand.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2018)

Victor Boyhan: For the record, I know exactly what I said. I am clearly supporting the Government and calling for an appeal.