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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the guests very much and I thank the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I again raise the issue of Inland Fisheries Ireland, IFI. I acknowledge the enormous work Senator Kyne has done on this issue. He is exceptionally exercised about it, and rightly so. I take this opportunity to renew our call to the Minister to come before the House. I do not think there is any division in the House regarding this request. It is important that we unify in this House, look...

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

Victor Boyhan: I refer to the issue raised by my colleague Senator Kyne regarding Inland Fisheries Ireland. I salute him for continually referencing this issue and the concerns about the governance of that body. Before coming to the House this morning, I read the transcript of his contribution in the House on 24 November 2022. I would stop somewhat short of describing anyone in Inland Fisheries Ireland...

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

Victor Boyhan: Hear, hear.

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

Victor Boyhan: I believe it is 27.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Before I call on Senator Ruane, I welcome Councillor Peter McVitty and his wife and Senator Joe O'Reilly to the Chamber. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Before we proceed I wish to remind Senators that on the Order of Business this morning we agreed this item would adjourn at 5 p.m. I am conscious the Minister of State needs time to come back to make a statement and I am conscious the proposer needs to speak also. I am also conscious that Senators Conway, Chambers, Ahearn and Joe O'Reilly have yet to speak. Sharing is a suggestion....

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: It is normally six minutes.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Senator Conway will proceed and Senator Joe O'Reilly will share with him.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Senators will have three to four minutes and we will come back to Senator Ahearn.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: There are two more speakers. We have until 5 p.m. We can adjourn then if we have not concluded but I believe we could conclude this business today. I call Senator Seery Kearney, who is to be followed by Senator Ahearn.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The Minister of State has up to 15 minutes. I do not want to put him under any pressure. I am sure he will need most of the time.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Yes.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Senator Martin will then have some time in which to respond. Under the Order of Business agreed today, we have to adjourn at 5 p.m. Finishing before then is the alternative.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State. I appreciate there was a time constraint on him there and I very much appreciate his contribution. I call Senator Martin to speak now as he may wish to reply. I am also conscious that I must put the question by 5 o’clock so that we can conclude this process. I give the floor to the Senator for two to three minutes.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: The Senator may but there are only two minutes remaining because we must adjourn at 5 o’clock.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Senator O’Reilly and Senator Martin. The Senators appreciate the time constraint under the Order of Business to conclude by 5 o’clock.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Teacher Supply and School Places: Statements (15 Feb 2023)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister to the House. I ask her to make her statement available to us. We did not get copies and that puts us at a slight disadvantage. We listened to the statement and it was all very positive. I thank the Minister for her overview in relation to education. I jotted down a few things as I listened to the Minister and she might take a note of them and come back to them...