Victor Boyhan

Intent: To communicate the impact of an increase to the betting duty.

Details: Correspondence and meetings in relation to the betting duty.

Intent: raising awareness of the plans for the new National Equine Campus

Details: Attendance at National Equine Campus Stakeholder Engagement Day June 8th

Intent: Meeting on 9 July (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Independent Senators Group (SIG) to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid

Details: Meeting between SIG and members of TBOI to discuss various legal reforms currently underway

Intent: Awareness of the economic and social benefits of the Irish racing and breeding industry

Details: Ongoing engagement with the Oireachtas Friends of Irish Racing and Bloodstock sector.

Intent: Present Veterinary Ireland's organisational views on the situation relating to Registered Veterinary Nurses in Veterinary Practices.

Details: Invitation to Veterinary Ireland to attend the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food on the topic 'Issues around Recruitment and Retention of Veterinary Nurses (Resumed)' on Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 3:30 pm until 6 pm in Committee Room 4 of Leinster House.

Intent: To inform political stakeholders of the successes and challenges within Horse Sport Ireland's high performance programme and reinforce the importance of continued Government support and investment.::To outline the achievements of the National Breeding Services programme and emphasise its role in supporting national breeding policy, genetic improvement, the competitiveness of the Irish sport horse sector and the need for ongoing policy and funding support.::To increase awareness among elected representatives of equestrian sport and the wider sport horse sector, its importance to rural communities, and its contribution to the Irish economy.::Highlighted the equestrian focus in the most recent round of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) and the need for councils to consider submitting applications.

Details: Opportunities and challenges for the sport horse sector

Intent: Sent the 2026 AsIAm Same Chance Report to TDs, Senators and Irish MEPs

Details: Sent the 2026 AsIAm Same Chance Report to TDs, Senators and Irish MEPs

Intent: To secure attendance to the Health Promotion Alliance Ireland event on the social determinants of health.

Details: Commercial Determinants of Health

Intent: Engagement also concerned MHR's Pre-Budget Submission, including proposals for investment and funding to support mental health services, address identified needs and ensure sustainable access to appropriate supports.

Details: Budget 2027

Intent: I sent an ICCL briefing note focusing on the powers of private security following the death of Mr Yves Sakila, seeking to change the policy approach regarding private security, their powers to use force, and options for accountability for potential human rights violations perpetrated by private security.

Details: Powers of Private Security