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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Infrastructure Provision and Residential Developments: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: It would be helpful for this committee if Uisce Éireann could articulate those asks. I am most conscious of the people who are looking in and asking what this means and what Uisce Éireann is looking for, as it is a bit vague. It might be helpful for the committee, given the time constraints, to set out that ask. What exactly is Uisce Éireann seeking?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Infrastructure Provision and Residential Developments: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: It would be helpful for the committee, as part of this process, to have a clear view of the ask. I ask Mr. Fitzpatrick to address the issues relating to local funding he identified in his submission to the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Infrastructure Provision and Residential Developments: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I will finish with a statement rather than a question. Deputy Higgins put it well. The witnesses' organisations are involved but, although they have identified many problems, we have not heard their suggested solutions. I will leave them with this. In his submission on behalf of the CIF, Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that we must find a better way of paying for the timely construction of public...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Homeless Persons Supports (1 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this important matter. I am glad to have the opportunity to talk about it today. I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for agreeing to come to the House to take this matter. I value and appreciate that. I know it is a busy day for him. As he is a key Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, I take this...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Homeless Persons Supports (1 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State for that very comprehensive response. I am particularly interested in his reference to the SHY pilot. It is progressive and good. I am looking forward to monitoring and keeping up to date on that. The in-person consultation with the key stakeholders will provide very valuable feedback in terms of this Commencement matter. As the Minister of State said, all...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I want to raise the issue of the rural housing guidelines. We have been promised for years. There have been Commencement matters, parliamentary questions and written correspondence about the need for the rural housing guidelines. Many Senators will be familiar with the Flemish decree, which emanates from Belgium, on findings regarding the European Commission and the right to rural housing....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The sun is shining.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The Senator should share that press release with me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Land Value Sharing and Urban Development Zones Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the industry representatives. It is genuinely important that we meet and engage with those in the industry who are on the ground delivering. It is suggested that the aim of this proposed Bill is to accelerate housing development, but I am not convinced of that at all. What is proposed is far too premature. As Mr. Farrell said, we have the LDA and we are working on a new planning...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Examinations (31 May 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond. He is taking the next three Commencement matters.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Personal Public Service Numbers (31 May 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the students from Balla National School in County Mayo. We have just concluded Commencement matters, which are topics that are chosen every day for discussion in the Seanad, usually as the first business. On my left, is the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, who responded to the Commencement matters and seated in front of me is Senator Garret Ahearn from County Tipperary. The...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Hear. Hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I want to plug two events today. Bloom is taking place tomorrow. It is now an international horticultural event. Thousands of people will flock there over the next few days. It is a showcase for Irish horticulture, landscape and garden design and also supports the commercial growers in this industry. I ask the Leader to have a debate around at an appropriate time on the horticultural...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 May 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I am sure that the Senator has a lot of money in his bank account.

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 May 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister. I also welcome the members of Young Fine Gael who are in the Gallery. I agree with the Minister and previous speakers regarding the active engagement of young parties. I remember my early involvement in politics many years ago. It was either after Garret FitzGerald was in office, or around his time. One of the great things about it was that there was not a week...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 May 2023)

Victor Boyhan: -----but I think there was something in that. That should be commended. In the media this morning, I read something that suggested the Minister has recommended that the Government does not oppose the amendment that would make drink spiking a new offence, but added that the subject needs further consideration before the Bill becomes law. That was attributed to the Minister, and I take it...

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The amendment will be withdrawn.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I concur with Senator Ó Donnghaile. I support what he said. He set out the case very clearly. What he and his colleagues are trying to achieve is self-evident. I rise to speak in support of the amendment.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 124: In page 5, line 6, after “circumstances” to insert “and historical actions”. I acknowledge the clarification and the setting out of the reasons various amendments were ruled out of order. I have no difficulty with that. It is ironic that after all of the amendments I tabled, only two were accepted, namely, the first and the last....

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The Minister has set out his reasoning clearly. That is his position and that is all fine. He spoke of recognising experiences. I think we need to say "some" experiences. We have not covered all the experiences. The Minister has listened so often to the victims. This is not comprehensive legislation, as he accepts. There are shortcomings; one cannot capture everything. I understand...