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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Collection of Farm Plastics: Discussion (12 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: I did say that. I thank the Cathaoirleach.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Collection of Farm Plastics: Discussion (12 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: Can I have a minute to come back in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Collection of Farm Plastics: Discussion (12 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Ms Kiely. She has dealt with the points I made but she has not really got into the specifics. I am going to be very quick. It has not been confirmed that all the waste in yards has been cleared. Ms Kiely is saying she is satisfied it is happening.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Collection of Farm Plastics: Discussion (12 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: Right, but I wanted to hear that. I expected Ms Kiely to come in and tell me today the level of the problem that exists today. I do not want to hear about a plan, trajectory, a road or how many yards are involved. I am just going to flag this. Turning to the VAT issue, the Revenue is involved. Is Ms Kiely aware if Revenue is actively involved currently in relation to matters around this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Collection of Farm Plastics: Discussion (12 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: It has been in recent months. That is grand. An Garda Síochána is involved. Can Ms Kiely tell me she has been engaging in the past few months with An Garda Síochána in relation to these matters?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Collection of Farm Plastics: Discussion (12 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: Is Ms Kiely aware of it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Collection of Farm Plastics: Discussion (12 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: Whether it is directly or indirectly, would Ms Kiely be aware of it? She should be aware of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Collection of Farm Plastics: Discussion (12 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: Her Department should be aware of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Collection of Farm Plastics: Discussion (12 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: Surely, down the corridor or up the back stairs, someone would tell Ms Kiely they know the Garda or the Revenue, the big boys, are on the case here, there are problems, they have not been sorted out and they are coming at the Department. People do not mess with the Revenue or An Garda Síochána. These are the enforcement agencies if there are issues around illegality, as Ms Kiely...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Collection of Farm Plastics: Discussion (12 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: Plastics.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Collection of Farm Plastics: Discussion (12 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: Can I just finish with Ms Kiely? What are the yards full of?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Collection of Farm Plastics: Discussion (12 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: Is Ms Kiely satisfied that everything is in full compliance and there is nothing irregular or illegal in any part of the sector?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Collection of Farm Plastics: Discussion (12 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: Can Ms Kiely say that on behalf of the Department?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Collection of Farm Plastics: Discussion (12 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: Would Ms Kiely be reasonably confident or confident?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Collection of Farm Plastics: Discussion (12 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: Okay, well say that so. I need reassurances, as does the public.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Collection of Farm Plastics: Discussion (12 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: Is Mr. Moloney happy with how this new service agreement contract is going? Is he keen to keep going and be involved or does he know of other stakeholders that may wish to express an interest?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Collection of Farm Plastics: Discussion (12 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: Is Mr. Moloney is happy with the progress being made to date?

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (6 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: Before I start, I wish to acknowledge and pay special tribute to three people who were very close to Billy. One is Councillor Anna Grainger, a very close friend of Billy's. It is great to see her in the Chamber. The two other people could not come here today: the former RTÉ political correspondent, Seán Duignan, and his wife, Maria. I know they are tuned in and were very special...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (6 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: We noticed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2025)

Victor Boyhan: I have just come from a commemoration service across the square with An Taoiseach - many other Members of the Oireachtas were there - dedicated to members of the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána and others who have served the State. This morning, the focus was very much on the families of people in service who died in the past 12 months. There were several wreathes laid there and...