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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Oct 2018)

Tim Lombard: I wish to follow on the theme about which we have been talking, that is, mobile phone coverage and where ComReg sees the level going. There is a proposal that local authorities map black spots. I think it was announced last year that this process would happen and that local engineers were testing main roads to see where the black spots were. How extensive will the map ComReg will produce...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Oct 2018)

Tim Lombard: How does ComReg generate a surplus? Is it what is left over after its activities have been costed?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2018)

Tim Lombard: We need to discuss in this House the report issued by Mr. Justice Charleton, which vindicated the former Minister for Justice and Equality. It is a key issue. We had a good lady, a great Minister and a Tánaiste who was hunted out of office. We need to discuss how it happened, who was involved and what was said at the time. The previous speaker said it all in many ways. There needs...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2018)

Tim Lombard: Vindicated, sorry. The judgment by Mr. Justice Charleton is very clear. She was an honest and credible broker who did nothing wrong. We need a clear statement. I look forward to the Fianna Fáil leader clarifying that and making sure that a clear statement is made here. I am disappointed that she did not make that statement this afternoon but I hope that tomorrow morning the leader...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Directive on Unfair Trading Practices: Discussion (16 Oct 2018)

Tim Lombard: I apologise for my late arrival. Our guests mentioned that they have no issue with the concept of low-cost selling. Could I broaden that debate to include alcohol? Is the CCPC comfortable with the low-cost selling of alcohol? It would be worrying if the CCPC is stating that.

Seanad: Message from Joint Committee (17 Oct 2018)

Tim Lombard: The Joint Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of the Competition Act 2002 (Section 27) Order 2018.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector Reports: Discussion with RTÉ (17 Oct 2018)

Tim Lombard: When one follows Deputies Timmy Dooley and Eamon Ryan and Senator Joe Reilly, there is very little left to say. I will be very brief because many of the topics have been raised and I came here to mention two, one of which is regionalisation. I accept that RTÉ has a remit as a national broadcaster, but I wish to talk about investment in regional offices such as those in Athlone, Galway...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)

Tim Lombard: Senator Nash should leave politics out of it.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)

Tim Lombard: I will follow a trend in today's contribution by raising the efforts by the Minister for Education and Skills to clarify the position in respect of 30 schools that have been affected by unfortunate building habits in recent months and years. Several of these schools are in Cork, including one in Clonakilty. This is a cause of serious concern. Speaking to parents and teachers from that part...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Engagement with Chairman of Teagasc (23 Oct 2018)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the new chairman and the director of Teagasc. It is very important that the committee can discuss with the leading organisations of the agricultural community their vision for that community in a very challenging time, whether it is in respect of weather issues or the age profile of the farming community, which is probably a bigger issue for us. They are issues that we really need...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Engagement with Chairman of Teagasc (23 Oct 2018)

Tim Lombard: Is the Chairman referring to his own fodder?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Recycling Policy (24 Oct 2018)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to raise this issue. I am asking the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to increase funding for, and the number of, collection centres for agricultural tyre recycling. This follows on from the announcement last September of four locations nationwide for agricultural tyres to be collected. The four locations were...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Recycling Policy (24 Oct 2018)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response. The success of the scheme is the issue. It has been a great success. The Minister of State has mentioned a figure of 4,253 tonnes of tyres being collected in the four centres. That is an indication of how successful the scheme has been, but it also proves that there is a huge appetite among farmers to ensure they can apply for...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Recycling Policy (24 Oct 2018)

Tim Lombard: Very well said.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Recycling Policy (24 Oct 2018)

Tim Lombard: Hours.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: The Bill brought forward by my colleague from Cork is very important. Deputy Ó Laoghaire certainly has his finger on the pulse. The issue of definition will be the deciding factor in the context of the Bill and we will need to see the Deputy's work on that aspect at some point. The criteria are very important and, while he provided a brief outline, I would welcome the text when it is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: I am still working on that.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services Provision (7 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister of State. I wish to raise the issue of respite care services, especially those located in my part of the world. I am sure the Minister of State is very much aware of the matter to which I am about to refer. The lack of respite services is an issue that has dogged our communities and society for a long time. At the beginning of the recession and under another...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services Provision (7 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Minister of State for his response, but I am quite disappointed. I am looking for a vision for the building. Previously, it was open for six to eight months of the year. Now it is being limited to opening during the summer months. We need to work with the structures and buildings that are in place. The Minister of State referred to an issue regarding heating or...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: I raise the issue of bus services and a national policy regarding Bus Éireann and the privatisation of some services.  In some areas, fares are extraordinary.  For example, one can travel from Ballincollig or Carrigaline to Cork city for €1; it is a fantastic service.  The Cathaoirleach knows Skibbereen better than I do.  A return trip from Skibbereen to Cork...