Results 41-60 of 149 for long speaker:Tim Lombard

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Discussion (6 Jul 2022)

Tim Lombard: ...not to abuse this privilege and may be directed by the Chair to cease giving evidence on an issue. Witnesses should follow the direction of the Chair in this regard and are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that, as is reasonable, no adverse commentary should be made against an identifiable third person or entity. I invite Mr. Dillon to make his opening...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (14 Feb 2024)

Tim Lombard: ...not to abuse this privilege and may be directed by the Chair to cease giving evidence on an issue. Witnesses should follow the direction of the Chair in this regard and are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that, where reasonable, no adverse comments should be made against an identified third person or entity. I welcome, from Macra na Feirme, Ms Elaine...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Tim Lombard: I will be long-winded, I would say. There will be a lot of waffle heard now. This is an important debate. There is a need for a second or an additional place when it comes to veterinary schools. Everyone is aware of the issue of veterinary places. As Senator Daly said, this is the first time that almost every organisation we have spoken to is in favour. The actual profile of the vets...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Educational Psychological Service (9 Feb 2023)

Tim Lombard: ...amazing figure considering the workload required of these people who work so hard, and the vulnerable children in society who need support. A little bit of support in the early years goes such a long way afterwards.

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Jul 2021)

Tim Lombard: ...have mentioned today, such as family members who need to go into nursing care. It gives people peace of mind. People who are not in nursing care settings or are hoping not to go into them for a long time have a fear and worry about what if it happens. This is important legislation because of that. It brings clarity to an issue where there was a substantial liability on small family...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recycling Farm Plastics: Discussion (19 Apr 2023)

Tim Lombard: ...not to abuse this privilege and may be directed by the Chair to cease giving evidence on an issue. Witnesses should follow the direction of the Chair in this regard. They are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that, within reason, no adverse commentary should be made against an identifiable third person or entity. Witnesses giving evidence from a location...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Provision (25 Jan 2023)

Tim Lombard: ...a positive step. I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to come to the Chamber. It has been a positive morning and this is real progress on an issue that has dogged our region for so long.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Systems, Governance and Procedures in Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (7 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: Chairman, it is great to be last. In fairness it is late. I appreciate that the staff have been here for four hours as well as Mr. Kavanagh and his team. I will not be long. I do not pretend to be an expert, like Deputy Penrose or my Seanad colleague, Senator Paul Daly. I wish to raise three issues and I hope the HRI can clarify them. Mr. Kavanagh made a statement that HRI...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Practices: Discussion (21 May 2019)

Tim Lombard: ...in the past few hours. It is nearly a line of self-regulation gone mad and I am quite disappointed with the answers. When will we have the report? With the deepest respect, December 2017 is a long time ago and this is a really important matter. It is amazing that we do not have the report before us by now. Will the report be published in the next few days, weeks and months or will it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: ...to drive forward? These are questions on which the Department needs to give us guidance. Procurement is a major issue in the context of public expenditure. It has been a major issue across all Departments for a long time. The lowest-price principle is one we have discussed at several committees with a view to determining how to achieve the best value for money. Where will the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Provision (13 Dec 2023)

Tim Lombard: ...of these properties in the fourth quarter of 2024 is exactly what I wanted to hear. It is important we stick to those timelines, given people in Kinsale have been watching for these houses for a long time. With the first phase delivered, we can then run through the other two phases, which will be very valuable. I thank the Minister of State for the update.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Brexit on Fisheries Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jan 2021)

Tim Lombard: ...available to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, which is the most affected of all Departments? Where does he see that kind of money being spent? It is a substantial amount of long-term money. What is the Minister's vision for that money in terms of this sector?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (26 Oct 2023)

Tim Lombard: ...Kinsale that needs a little extra attention to make sure it reaches its full potential regarding a new building. This is an issue on which Councillor Marie O'Sullivan and I have been working for a long time to make sure we could deliver this new building. There has been significant movement in school complexes in Kinsale over the past few years. Last Friday morning, I attended the...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Feb 2022)

Tim Lombard: ...regulations at European level? That is a significant point. People in the industry want fair play and want to know everyone is playing by the same rules. If we had that assurance, it would go a long way towards ensuring that these issues are taken on board. Let us be honest, there will be concerns, to say the least, about these proposals. We all realise there is regulation of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (24 Jan 2024)

Tim Lombard: ...privilege and may be directed to cease giving evidence on an issue at the Chairperson's direction. Witnesses should follow the direction of the Chair in this regard. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that, as is reasonable, no adverse commentary should be made about an identifiable third person or entity. Witnesses who are to give evidence...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sea Fisheries Sustainability Impact Assessment and the AGRIFISH Council Meeting: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (9 Dec 2021)

Tim Lombard: ...of mackerel that has been overfished? We need reassurance that the Commission will do something regarding this issue. This is a massive issue, particularly when one takes into consideration the long-term effect the vast amount of overfishing being done by these two nations is taken into consideration. Will the Minister comment on it?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Programme (11 Oct 2022)

Tim Lombard: This Commencement matter asks the Minister for Health to make a statement on the proposed human tissue Bill, which has been mooted for so long. I have raised this issue here previously. On 10 November 2021, I asked the Minister to make a statement on the incineration of baby organs in Cork University Maternity Hospital, CUMH, and asked what changes he proposed to bring forward. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Post-EU Council Meeting of Agriculture and Fisheries: Discussion (29 Mar 2018)

Tim Lombard: ..., CAP, Brexit and the Mercosur trade deal. These are very troubled times and those three issues will have a knock-on effect on farm income, which has already been affected by an exceptionally long winter, possible fodder issues and a fall in the prices received for produce. We must seek clarity on this issue. As regards Brexit and the CAP, the Minister has very much been on top of his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Use of Agricultural Land for Renewable Energy: ESB Networks (12 Jun 2024)

Tim Lombard: ...abuse this privilege and may be directed to cease giving evidence on the Chair's direction. Witnesses should follow the direction of the Chair regarding this. Witnesses are also reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that, as is reasonable, no adverse comment should be made against an identifiable third person or entity. Witnesses giving evidence outside of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion (Resumed). (22 Nov 2016)

Tim Lombard: ...How will the day to day issues be run if this capital injection is not used to keep the business going? What review will take place? Brexit is a moving entity and we are unsure where we are going long term. The knock-on effects it could have for the industry and advertising are immense. Listening to people in the industry and the uncertainty about where we are going, perhaps the money...