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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I wish to advocate on behalf of our health workers. It was interesting that the previous Senator spoke about Limerick. I know from people who are canvassing to be elected mayor of Limerick that one of the biggest issues after housing is health and the hospital. I think the local elections, particularly in Limerick for the mayor, will effectively be a plebiscite on the Government and our...

Seanad: Loneliness: Motion (1 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Colm Burke. It is the first time I have had an opportunity to congratulate him on his appointment. I say "Well done" to him. He is no stranger to this House. I really appreciate his being here. I thank the Green Party for proposing this important motion on loneliness. I acknowledge the enormous amount of work that former Senator Keith Swanick...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I raise the issue of ash dieback and the €79.5 million package for farmers that has been announced by the Government. I cautiously welcome the package, and I will explain why in a moment. The package represents a significant change of heart on the part of the Government, which originally did not want offer a package in respect of ash dieback, a matter that has been raised many times...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I particularly welcome it. Canvassing and reconnecting with the people on the doorsteps are working. This is democracy at work.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Senator Kyne is keen on green issues this afternoon. It is about time. This is democracy at work. People in rural constituencies are giving it to politicians in the neck, so well done. The devastation caused by this fungus has a major impact on the incomes of pension funds, investors, farmers and foresters. That is why I cautiously welcome the package. Quite frankly, it is not enough....

Seanad: Visit of Malaysian Delegation (30 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Does the Cathaoirleach want someone to carry his bags?

Seanad: Flooding on Lough Funshinagh: Statements (30 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: First, I welcome the Minister of State here, thank him and tell him that I visited Lough Funshinagh in the beautiful County Roscommon and that unique and most beautiful and stunning SAC. I met many people in Coolnageer, Curraghboy, Knockcroghery, Ballagh and Rahara. My first thought was I found people who were welcoming, engaging, resilient and positive. I spent much time with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2024: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (30 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: It is good to see the Minister here. I thank him for coming. At the very outset, I note that we are all conscious and aware of the living streets initiatives, as is the Minister. I think they are excellent. We need to enliven our streets. One of the good things about the Covid pandemic was that we utilised our open public realm well. Much of that came down to unintended consequences. I...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I will be conscious of my time because we are really here to listen. I am particularly pleased that the Lord Mayor of Dublin, the leas-chathaoirleach, the mayor of Fingal and the mayor of South Dublin are here. I want to ask them three questions. The witnesses all made excellent submissions. I am a former county councillor for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. I get the sense from councillors...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: There are none left.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: The submissions were excellent. I was a councillor myself. I will start with Councillor Tuffy, who said that her happiest times were as a TD, councillor and Senator. I have been a councillor and am a Senator. I am not a TD. I do not aspire to be one and never will. I will say the same thing as Councillor Tuffy. What she said resonated clearly with me. My happiest time in politics was...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I thank all the witnesses for their informative submissions. We had advance notice about many of the things they were going to say from their submissions. I will address the representatives of Fórsa first. I am particularly pleased that its representatives are here. Fórsa is a very active trade union. I am very supportive of the work done by Fórsa. There were industrial...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I raise the issue of the Irish Farmers Association, IFA. I commend Mr. Francie Gorman, the IFA president, on the good body of work that is his manifesto, which has been published, for the European and local elections. It is a substantial body of work. I thank and commend the IFA and Mr. Gorman, as president, on the manifesto, his leadership and guidance and the succinct and clear asks set...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome Ms Meaney, Mr. Blake and Mr. Cahill. This is a complex proposal and I thank them for setting it out and going through it for us. It was circulated to us. Many of us printed it off and read it and I have taken some notes. I want to tease out some issues for greater clarity. I do not propose to go through all of the various articles in it but have picked out a few for mention. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: I am sorry to cut across Ms Meaney. I ask her to confirm if she is keeping records of that. Is that part of the programme for Government? This was an agreement. Is the Department monitoring that? Is the Department keeping any sort of handle on the number of animal welfare officers travelling on these journeys?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Okay, it is a veterinarian. That goes back to the same old story.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Can the representatives explain the difference between a veterinarian and a welfare officer? Is a welfare officer a veterinarian?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: It is therefore a different grade.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: That is an interesting observation. A welfare officer is the European option, but the Government’s preferred option is to have a veterinarian. We have elicited that from today’s proceedings. That is interesting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Victor Boyhan: Article 33.