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Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: We need diversity in local government. We need local government that represents people, diverse as they are, different as they are, because that is the rich tapestry of life and the rich tapestry of communities. It is about collective democracy and collective representation. There are three issues I want to ask about. A recurring theme in the councillors’ concerns is that they...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Before I speak, I welcome Councillor Anna Grainger of Fine Gael, whom I see in the Public Gallery. She works in the Oireachtas as well. She has been listening attentively to these proceedings. I will not take up too much time. This meeting is about the councillors coming to us. I was a councillor for many years, so I have experienced the same issues. It seems to be a case of repeat,...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Yes.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Well said.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister. The Bill puts in place the required legislation to establish the agriculture appeals review panel, which is good. I have a few comments. From farmers who have been in touch with or come before the committee, we know they are very anxious to see farm representation on this 12-person appeals board. That is a message that has come loud and clear to us all, so the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: If I could add to that, a lot of this again comes up in the context of process, fairness and engagement. It brings me back to that point, which I will not open up today for debate, about the farmers’ charter. That is the recurring theme and it is the book about which farmers want to be able to say this is all set out, with processes and fairness. I know the Minister is working on it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I know the Minister has a timeline and is anxious to get this thing through. I think there is generally broad support here. The Minister can initiate this legislation in either House. We are not snowed under with work in the Seanad. This legislation is ultimately a call for the Minister and his party colleagues but the legislation could be initiated in the Seanad and I ask the Minister to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: It is possibility. I appreciate that.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thought the Senator was going to say "joined at the hip".

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I do not want to cut into the Senator's time.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Inshore Fisheries (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: With the agreement of the House, we will now take Senator Ahearn's Commencement matter. We will take Senator Chambers's matter when she arrives.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Before I call Senator Davitt, I would like to welcome the students, teachers and accompanying adults from Moyle Park School, Clondalkin. You are very welcome to the House. We are now dealing with Commencement matters, which are topics Members of the Seanad have tabled. A Minister comes into the House to respond to them.They are very welcome. I hope they enjoy their stay here in Leinster...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: This should also cover Friday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I wish to raise two issues this morning. One relates to strategic housing developments, SHDs, introduced in 2017 to deliver houses. Yesterday, I received from An Bord Pleanála a full schedule of all the properties and developments that are stuck in An Bord Pleanála or have not been processed, many of which date back to 2022. They are in Dublin, predominantly near the Minister's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the representatives. There are many recurring themes in their submissions and those of previous representatives. Therefore, there is commonality. Of course, there would be and that is understandable. Water quality is a national issue. It is the responsibility of all stakeholders and users of water to maintain it and empower all involved. That is a crystal-clear message we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I agree with Mr. Carr on the reason. I am asking how ICOS is progressing with its campaign.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: What are the challenges related to the agri-retail stores?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: We have the point. What about VAT?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I will turn to the ICSA and Mr. McNamara. What is very important, and it was highlighted in the ICSA submission, is that total nitrogen sales went down to 280,000 tonnes in 2023, which beat the climate action plan targets for 2030. That is a profound statement. It is very interesting. It is a fact; I checked it today. According to the ICSA, "Total nitrogen sales were down to 280,000...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I fully understand the issue. I am asking what the ICSA is proposing for how we address it.