Welcome to Senator Victor Boyhan's website

Victor Boyhan was first elected to Seanad Eireann (Irish Senate) in 2016 and was the first Independent Councillor ever to be elected to the Seanad. He took his seat on the Agricultural Panel and continues to hold that seat. 

Senator Boyhan is a passionate advocate for local government and the rights of City and County Councillors so they can be empowered to fulfil their functions. 

He served at a County Councillor with Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council during the period 1999 – 2016. 

Senator Victor Boyhan is a regular contributor to Seanad Eireann debates and an active member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

He is also a strong advocate for Horticulture, Forestry and Agri-food enterprises. 

Senator Victor Boyhan has an impressive record in involvement in local and national politics.

Brief Political Resume:

• Leader of Seanad Éireann Independent Group 2017 - 2024
• Member of the Oireachtas Audit Committee from 2016 – 2024
• Member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food, and the Marine 2016-2024
• Member of the Joint Committee on Housing, Planning & Local Government 2016-2024
• Re-Elected to Seanad Éireann 2020
• Whip of Seanad Éireann Independent Group 2016 - 2017
• First elected to Seanad Éireann 2016
• Member of the Irish Parliamentary Association 
• Member of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly 
• Member of the British – Irish Parliamentary Assembly
• General Council of County Councils 1999 – 2004 (AILG) 
• Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council 1999 - 2016