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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: -----it is particularly interesting that one has that other layer. That is not a criticism, and I am learning from the listening and engagement.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: It just begs the question about the effectiveness of being in a party in government. I will go on. I want to say-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Yes, this is the Order of Business, so I will get on to the main element. I am sorry.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The continued denial of access to personal transport supports for people with disabilities is nothing short of shameful. That is the view of the Ombudsman. He was on "Morning Ireland" yesterday, the great "Morning Ireland" that tells us so much. In his office's latest annual report, the Ombudsman, Mr. Ger Deering, said that he and his predecessors have been demanding reforms by Government,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Senator for the offer.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Senator-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: ----on the record of the House.

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I acknowledge the Minister's very significant contribution to this legislation and his proactive collective engagement. He is one of the few Ministers I can say this about. He said that it was a collective effort. He listened to amendments in the Dáil. I played back the debate and read some of it. He engaged very constructively with the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Dereliction and Vacancy: Discussion (15 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the representatives from the CCMA and the Department. Deputy Higgins nailed it by identifying that Waterford and Limerick are two exemplary local authorities in this sphere. I want to start off on a positive note to the CCMA. I thought the presentation was excellent. The samples of the works and the presentation is not something I have seen from the CCMA before. I think it is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Dereliction and Vacancy: Discussion (15 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I know it is not new.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Dereliction and Vacancy: Discussion (15 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: It is not progress.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mining Industry (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Before the Minister of State replies I would like to ask if we could have the speech circulated for the record. The speech here is not actually the speech he delivered. Therefore, you might liaise with your Department and circulate the speech later on. That would be much appreciated.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mining Industry (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I know it is an evolving situation but it is important for the record of the House that we would have a correct, comprehensive statement laid before the House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I would like to welcome the people, young and old, who are visiting here today. You are very welcome and I hope you enjoy your stay. We are debating Commencement matters now. This is where Senators raise particular topics with the relevant Minister. I hope you enjoy your day here in Leinster House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The next matter is in the name of Senator O'Loughlin.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: We have the top man on the job.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House today to deal with these Commencement matters as selected by the Cathaoirleach. It is appreciated. I am aware that he is very busy and we appreciate that he took the time to take all of these matters. I thank Senator O'Loughlin also for raising that very important matter.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I am aware that the Cathaoirleach and the Acting Leader are very committed to matters around disability. This is the subject of my conversation this morning, and Senator Clonan has already spoken on it. The continuing denial of access to personal transport supports for people with disabilities is nothing short of shameful. This is the view of the Ombudsman, which we heard on "Morning...

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I ask that as we go through the relevant amendments, we might get some guidance from the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 1: 1. In page 5, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: “Report on operation of Scheme 2.(1) The Minister shall produce a report which will be laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas 24 months after the Scheme has commenced. (2) A report under this section shall consider the following matters: (a) whether and to what extent persons engaged...