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Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: When will the Local Government Bill 2018 come before the House? The Bill is currently on Second Stage in the Dáil. I am deeply concerned about the pace at which the Bill - the purpose of which is to make major changes to boundaries in Cork city and county - is being dealt with. The Bill contains a proposal to transfer responsibility for 147 sq. km of land and 80,000 residents from...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: I acknowledge the wonderful contribution and the achievement by Senator Ruane last night and I acknowledge our guests in the Gallery. I also acknowledge a guest of mine in the Gallery. There is a daughter of a former Senator here in the Gallery. Denny Owen O'Sullivan was a Member of this House from 1965 to 1969 and I wish to acknowledge the presence of his daughter and his grandson here....

Seanad: Annual National Transition Statement on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (4 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister to the House. It is the first time that he has been present since he changed portfolio. Six different line Ministers have given presentations. It has been informative and positive but it also brings into question where we are with this dilemma of a just transition and how to move forward. The just transition is an issue if society and the economy is growing, be that...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: I join with my colleague regarding Senator Feighan's wonderful news last weekend. I acknowledge his wonderful wedding and everything else. We were shocked that Senator Leyden missed it. Perhaps he is just losing the touch when it comes to local politics.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: Senator Leyden got lost there.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: This morning, I want to raise the issue of Bord Pleanála, where it fits into the hierarchy of planning permission, and applications for planning permissions it has granted or refused in recent months and years. In the past 48 hours, planning permission for a waste plastics factory in Skibbereen has been granted by the board. The inspector's report opposed the project, but the board...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Policy and Incineration: Discussion (6 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: What is the process for the incinerator in Ringaskiddy? I take it has not been licensed by the EPA yet as it has not been built. Dr. Ryan mentioned there were more than 100 conditions for Poolbeg. Were they planning conditions or conditions coming from the EPA? What is the process for getting the licence? Is it a public process, does it take submissions, is it an individual process...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Policy and Incineration: Discussion (6 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: I take it the conditions the EPA would lay down would be environmental conditions. In Poolbeg there was a reference to heat and the use of heat afterwards. Was that a planning condition or was it an afterthought? Where did that come into the remit?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Tourism Development (11 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister of State and acknowledge that it is the first time he has come to the House to address us. In my Commencement matter I call on the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works to let us know whether he plans to develop Desmond Castle in Kinsale as an interpretative centre, given the national and international significance of the Battle of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Tourism Development (11 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: The location of the historical site in the centre of town offers much potential. I put it to the Minister of State that his officials might come to Kinsale to meet the chamber of commerce again, as well as the local tourism agency, to engage in dialogue on how we can find a suitable home for the interpretative centre. As I said, everything in Kinsale dates back to the battle of 1601 which...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Preschool Services (11 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: The Minister of State is over time in any event.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: I rise to discuss the issue of our small towns and villages. We have an issue with urban and village renewal. It has been shown that we need to promote our towns as best we can. I raise this issue in light of what happened in Bandon, one of our gateway towns in west Cork, last night. A building on Oliver Plunkett Street in the town fell down. This was a very significant structure that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: I apologise for leaving earlier but I had to attend a vote in the Seanad. I welcome the departmental veterinary officials. I could declare a vested interest, but I will not. One of the key issues for the farming community, which I discussed approximately 12 months ago with Mr. Sheahan, is that the forum will use the ten-year history as a tool to get information out. The general farming...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: I forgot to ask if the Department has noted an increase in the number of cases in some coastal districts. The map supplied is very broad. I am referring to areas like Courtmacsherry and Barryroe, which are within three miles of the sea and which seem to have a very high incidence of TB. Is it avian-based rather than being related to the badger population?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: Is it 20 days?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: One of the issues that I came across was the lack of capacity in the factories on certain occasions to take the animals. How many factories slaughter reactor animals? Is capacity an issue at times?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: How many factories slaughter reactor animals?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc 2017 Annual Report: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: I apologise I missed most of Professor Boyle’s presentation as I had to attend a vote. Will he comment on the financial trends he produced to the committee? Pensions seem to be a large part of this, accounting for €43 million. Where does he see that figure going and how much will it be? Does he feel, like many organisations do, that pensions will become a burden and affect...

Seanad: Children's Digital Protection Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: There should be a quota.

Seanad: Children's Digital Protection Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Dec 2018)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. I may be wrong but I believe it is the first time he has been in the Chamber since his reappointment. Not only is he being welcomed as a Galway man but also in his current position. The Bill is very welcome. It is a significant statement by this House and a problem we need to acknowledge. There has been much talk in this space in the past...