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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Hang on. We will not get into this argument but I make the point that this is a highly skilled area of expertise and we cannot be skilled in everything. We are not jacks of all trades. There is a real requirement to have someone who is highly skilled in place. That may be done through the appointment process of how that person is picked. I am just asking the Department to look at it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the witnesses for their time and really appreciate it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Very soon.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: On the theme of International Women's Day, I wish it a success and join with others in the comments they have made. As I was sitting here thinking about it, I was reminded of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly, BIPA. We met in Stormont, unlike so many others who cannot meet there. We met in the Chamber there on Sunday and Monday. On Monday, three women bounced into the Chamber from...

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Windsor Framework: Motion (8 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank him for coming to deal with this Private Members' business. I thank Sinn Féin for what I believe is a very constructive but important motion. It gives us all in this House an opportunity to debate the issue. I want to start by acknowledging the significance of the European Union and the President of the European Commission, Ms...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Cathaoirleach and the other members of the committee. I will be brief. I congratulate Mr. Brendan Crosse and Mr. Michael Crosse. It is great to see enterprise, and particularly agri-enterprise. They might touch on the availability of grants and supports, if any, received from local enterprise offices. The business is probably too small for Enterprise Ireland. What have they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Does Mr. Crosse have any asks of Bord Bia in terms of his sector?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Mr. Crosse very much. Would the IFA like to respond?

Seanad: Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents and Open Disclosure) Bill 2019: Second Stage (7 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister. I grasped his brief overview very quickly. I took the time today to read the record of the Dáil and that is exactly as I understood it. I wish to acknowledge the enormous work the Minister has personally committed to driving this legislation. The Minister also mentioned and acknowledged in his speech to the Dáil the importance of his team in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome our guests today. They gave very informative presentations. I wish to follow up on what the Cathaoirleach said. He asked how we ensure it is representative. I am not really interested in whether it is representative or not. If it is an observation or an objection, the planning application or observation should be assessed on the merits of proper planning and sustainable...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Mr. Mandal will be familiar with the term strategic lawsuit against public participation, SLAPP. What is his view of SLAPP and this Bill?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Regarding Mr. Mandal's letter accompanying his submission, in the second-last paragraph, two points jumped off the page. Mr. Mandal said they are concerned about the roles of both the Office of the Planning Regulator, OPR, and An Bord Pleanála as independent entities. They are also concerned about mission creep in the OPR. Will Mr. Mandal explain that to the committee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Would Mr. Mandal say something?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Ms Kimber is indicating.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the witnesses. As someone who has been involved in the planning process, it is one of the many things that politicised me. I was exceptionally active in the area. I am reminded of the very successful Central Body for Residents Associations, ACRA. They mobilised. I think it is time for another mobilisation of the citizens in planning. The local elections are next year. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: That is brilliant.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Ms Kimber for her concise and sharp responses, which I will review in the Official Report. I will put the same question to Mr. Mandal.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The Bill is very complex.