Results 461-480 of 5,082 for speaker:Victor Boyhan

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?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: It is good to see Senator Ahearn in the Leader’s chair today. I also join colleagues in sending my condolences to our colleague and friend Senator Moynihan on the unexpected passing of her dear mother at such a young age. We send our sympathies to Rebecca and her extended family. Today I want to talk about the shared island civic society fund. Last week the Tánaiste...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Air Traffic Control Services (15 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State. Senator Clonan has one minute to reply.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Air Traffic Control Services (15 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for his time. We appreciate him coming to the Seanad.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (15 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, to the Seanad. The next Commencement matter we will take is in the name of Senator Gallagher.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (15 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for his time here this morning. It is appreciated. I thank Senators Clonan and Gallagher for their Commencement matters.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I, too, want to raise a housing issue. I am very much a strong advocate that housing need amendments should reflect the rural circumstances for communities. I have continually raised the issue of rural housing and the need for rural housing. I am sure that the Acting Leader will understand that as she represents County Kildare because many parts of that county are very rural and urban....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Farmers Charter (14 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting what is a very important Commencement matter on the farmers' charter of rights. I thank the Minister of State for coming here to respond. I also thank the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, ICMSA, which, in the past half hour has launched its election guide, which contains questions for farmers and major producers to ask candidates as they...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Farmers Charter (14 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for outlining the progress on the farmers charter. It appears it is imminent, which is really positive. It has been a long time in the process, but that process has been consultative, which I welcome. While considering the general scheme of the agriculture appeals (amendment) Bill 2024, I raised the issue of the farmers charter because it goes hand-in-hand...