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Seanad: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Victor Boyhan: They do not all listen. Most of the Minister's board members are not even planners.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Victor Boyhan: They are not planners.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2016)

Victor Boyhan: Today the IRFU released further details of its bid for the Rugby World Cup in 2023. The Minister of State with responsibility for sport, who was in the House about a half and hour ago, suggested that a Senator might raise this issue. The Leader was in the House at the time. Sport plays a critically important part in the health and well-being of citizens. I mention tourism and the economic...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2016)

Victor Boyhan: Will the Leader seek clarification from the relevant Minister about the proposed maritime and foreshore Bill? It has been a long time coming and it is long promised. We hear the Government is committed to introducing the Bill, which affects many parts of the country. When will that happen? I have been told on the corridors that the Government intends to bring the legislative changes...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: National Planning Framework: Discussion (9 Nov 2016)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the witnesses for their excellent and extremely informative presentations. While they were all from different perspectives there was repetitiveness, which is a good thing because we clearly understand there is an overarching concern, which is very important. It was summed up in the presentation by Mr. Hogan, who spoke about establishing a place-making vision on an evidence base...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Victor Boyhan: I wish to raise three items but prior to that I want to comment on the concerns expressed by Senator Ardagh. I hear what she is saying but local government is in place. If local government is not effective in addressing those issues, then this House and the Dáil need to take an interest because this is an issue for local government. If the local council, on which the Senator's party...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome Dr. Kelly and her team. I am familiar with the board's work. I have been engaged in planning appeals from time to time and, in fairness, I have been fairly happy with the outcomes. I want to go through the two documents that were presented to us, namely, Dr. Kelly's opening statement on behalf of the board and her PowerPoint presentation which I took the time to look at in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Victor Boyhan: Dr.Kelly has made the point that there will be no third party appeals in the fast-tracking process. I cannot say that enough. If this provision goes through, the board will be facilitating the Government in fast-tracking housing developments without third party involvement. Will Dr. Kelly clarify this? An Bord Pleanála expressed a valid concern about strategic development zones....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Victor Boyhan: Dr. Kelly might address the question about SDZs. Her report states that clarity is needed as to who is responsible for the funding and delivery of the infrastructure and the economic viability of the schemes.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Harbours and Piers (26 Oct 2016)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, to the Seanad. I know that he is no stranger to Dún Laoghaire Harbour. He was there recently when the Irish Olympian Annalise Murphy returned to Dún Laoghaire, which was a great and joyous celebration for the town and the nation. I am concerned about the future corporate governance of Dún...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Harbours and Piers (26 Oct 2016)

Victor Boyhan: I want to put on the record that my name is spelt "Boyhan". The Minister might bring that to the attention of his secretarial assistant. It is not spelt "Boylan". I am none the wiser. Last week, I took the trouble to look at several responses from the current Minister and previous Ministers, including Deputies Paschal Donohoe and Leo Varadkar. It is always the same old response. The...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Harbours and Piers (26 Oct 2016)

Victor Boyhan: I am not asking the Minister to interfere.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Harbours and Piers (26 Oct 2016)

Victor Boyhan: I did not ask the Minister to interfere with it.

Seanad: Agricultural Prices and Decision by UK to Leave EU: Statements (25 Oct 2016)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister. I note that he is proudly wearing an orange and green badge on his lapel. I noticed it as I stepped into the Chamber and I commented on it to him. That gives me an opening to say that the Bord Bia strategy for 2016 to 2018 is making a world of difference. It is an important document. It is referenced in the programme for Government, and that is to be welcomed....

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2016)

Victor Boyhan: I will be brief. Today is international credit union day and many of our colleagues were in the Davenport Hotel from 8 a.m. this morning for a presentation. The credit union movement in Ireland is a North-South one. Most of the credit unions in Northern Ireland are accredited to the Irish League of Credit Unions, which is a really important point. What do the credit unions want to do?...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2016)

Victor Boyhan: I concur with Senator Mark Daly's remarks on organ donation, which is very important. There are two other items. This afternoon, we will have a Private Members' debate on the judicial council. The Leader might indicate if he is aware at this stage whether the Minister intends to be here or if it will be the Minister of State. He may not be in a position to tell me but it would be helpful...

Seanad: Fire Safety in Traveller Accommodation: Statements (19 Oct 2016)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for his comprehensive report. I also welcome all the guests to the Visitors Gallery. I have no difficulty with the Minister's report. I have read it in detail. In the recommendations he has short-term, medium-term and long-term objectives, which is clearly strategic and makes absolute sense. The report is based on resources, and practical...

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Victor Boyhan: I first welcome representatives of the deaf community to Seanad Éireann this afternoon and thank them for coming. I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. I also acknowledge the enormous work Senator Mark Daly has done on this matter. He has my absolute support. This campaign has been run in a very professional way. I have been amazed since my entry into the Seanad by the...

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Victor Boyhan: I thought last night of drafting a few words at my kitchen table about the Bill and I prepared them. Then I came in this morning to find a letter from a 17 year old student from Waterpark in Carrigaline, County Cork. I want to share some of it with the House because it crystalises and summarises everything about this issue.Dear Senator, [I] am proudly Deaf. I am 17 years old. I go to...

Seanad: Judicial Council: Motion (19 Oct 2016)

Victor Boyhan: I move:That Seanad Éireann:- recognises that judicial independence is enshrined in Article 35.2 of Bunreacht na hÉireann; - recognises that judicial independence is an integral component of the doctrine of the separation of powers; - recognises that public confidence in the independence of the Judiciary could be enhanced if formal procedures were established to review the conduct...