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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: First, I welcome our guests here today. I will comment, in the first instance, on the very professional way they have laid out their presentations to us. This is very much a newer angle, is about the nuts and bolts, and the administration of the systems, which I believe is important, because we have not had a great deal of focus on these two particular areas. Our witnesses come with great...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: If Ms Brennan was to give one recommendation to the committee with regard to our deliberations on this pre-legislative scrutiny report, IT and enhancing the planning system for all, what would it be?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Meaningfully and in a way that is concise and simple to understand.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Is that one of Mr. Jones's strong recommendations.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I agree with Mr. Jones, but I wish to be clear on one point. It is about simplicity, being concise and finding what the ask is. Our task is to distil all this information, the submissions and the engagement into some key recommendations. I am clear about that ask and the recommendation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I will ask about one other issue. I really like the idea of the city or county planner with statutory functions and powers. We know about the structure of local government with regard to the chief executive, formerly the county manager. I have spoken to conservation officers in different authorities who felt somewhat compromised, due to pressure from the management structure above them,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Leader for the draft Order of Business. I welcome the debate on the Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023. I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this very significant and progressive legislation. I was present at the launch of the Heritage Council Strategic Plan 2023-2028 at 10.30 a.m. this morning. The document, Our Place in Time, was launched by the Minister of...

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I join you, a Chathaoirligh, in welcoming the guests to the Public Gallery. Their work is very important, and well done to them on it. I know they are working closely with Senator Seery Kearney. I wish them well. I welcome the Minister of State and thank him and his officials. I have had some engagement with his officials on this Bill. I acknowledge the contribution of Senators Cummins,...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: As the Minister is not yet present, I ask the Acting Leader to propose a suspension of the House.

Seanad: Welfare and Safety of Workers in the Public Health Service: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister to the House.

Seanad: Welfare and Safety of Workers in the Public Health Service: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Senator Conway has six minutes.

Seanad: Welfare and Safety of Workers in the Public Health Service: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The next speaker is Senator Black followed by Senator Gavan. They each have six minutes.

Seanad: Welfare and Safety of Workers in the Public Health Service: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Some Senators are at meetings.

Seanad: Welfare and Safety of Workers in the Public Health Service: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Can we stick to the motion?

Seanad: Welfare and Safety of Workers in the Public Health Service: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Does Senator Gavan want the Minister to?

Seanad: Welfare and Safety of Workers in the Public Health Service: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Sorry, Minister.

Seanad: Welfare and Safety of Workers in the Public Health Service: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Sorry-----

Seanad: Welfare and Safety of Workers in the Public Health Service: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Sorry, Minister.

Seanad: Welfare and Safety of Workers in the Public Health Service: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Senator Gavan, order.