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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (24 May 2021)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Minister of State for his response. It is probably in line with what we have been receiving. The clarity in his response is very limited. In particular, we cannot even find the owner of a ship wreck. That is probably the position currently in County Cork. This is a legacy issue. We have had ship wrecks onshore for decades with no movement to remove them. That is the primary...

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 May 2021)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister and acknowledge his great efforts in this really important topic of housing. The delivery of affordable housing is one of the key issues in our society. This legislation before us is the most important piece regarding that in over a decade. I fully support it and compliment the Minister on it. There are many issues when it comes to affordable housing. Affordability...

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 May 2021)

Tim Lombard: Indeed. The Father of the House is dead right. Tradesmen, particularly those in the wet trades, such as the plasterers and block masons, are nearly impossible to get. That is the core issue. Before the boom, we had tradesmen and labourers coming in from abroad. That is not happening now. The support will have to come from our own society. Tying it all together will be a huge issue in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 May 2021)

Tim Lombard: Due to a heavy rainfall this month, May 2021 will be recorded as being the wettest May ever. The rainfall has had knock-on effects on the agricultural community because, traditionally, ten or 11 days of silage cutting would have been completed. As there is now a backlog the end of this month and the month of June will be very busy. I am also very concerned about the statistics for farm...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rewetting of Peatland and its Impact on Farmers: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2021)

Tim Lombard: There was no reference to my questions on horticulture peat.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc Education Courses and the Signpost Programme: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the witnesses from Teagasc and thank them for the outline of their statement. I want to talk to them about the farm discussion group model and how it is working out. Obviously, last year, there were issues regarding Covid-19 and farm discussion groups. It is great to see they reverted to Zoom and other mediums. Has Teagasc started back on the practical footing of having those...

Seanad: Search and Rescue System: Motion (28 May 2021)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Acting Chairperson for the opportunity to speak on this important motion. I compliment Senator Craughwell on bringing it forward. It is important that there be an airing of views on all aspects of where we are going with regard to air and sea services and where SAR services fit in with those. I come from a coastal community. I live three or three and a half miles from the sea...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: I raise the issue of the fishing industry. On Wednesday last, I attended a major protest when 50 or 60 vessels sailed up Cork Harbour to protest about where the fishing industry is at the moment. The industry has been through a torrid time. Brexit has been a major issue and fishers are unsure about where the markets will go. The new requirement to weigh fish on the pier side is a huge...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Issues: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (27 May 2021)

Tim Lombard: I thank the representatives from the agricultural side of the house. I would like to acknowledge, and seek clarity on, a very significant statement that was made at the start of the meeting. Comparisons were made to 2020 regarding licences. We stated that 1,130 licences were granted in 2021. By comparison, my figures for 2019 indicate we were at something like 3,600, which means we have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Issues: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (27 May 2021)

Tim Lombard: To clarify-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Issues: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (27 May 2021)

Tim Lombard: I compared the months. There were 3,619 licences in 2019 compared to 1,130 in 2021, which means we are at roughly 31% of where we were in 2019. This is based on licence figures, which are the crux of the argument.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Issues: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (27 May 2021)

Tim Lombard: Could I get clarification on European norms? Will a body of work be done to find out what the European norm is? Mr. Dunne mentioned an investigation or study. I have looked at France and Belgium and I think we have all read the actual publications. There seems to be a different forestry regime in those countries. The 15 km rule is not taken to that degree and management plans seem to be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: I wish to raise the issue of the sports capital grant, which is an important initiative that has ensured the roll-out of significant funding to sports clubs throughout the country in recent decades. It is unique funding that gives sports clubs an opportunity to embark on large-scale developments. The pot of €40 million is very welcome. More than 3,100 applicants have sought money...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (21 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister. I had the pleasure of sitting beside him for nearly four years on the committee we worked on with regard to climate change. From my point of view, it was very informative. That work we began many years ago in 2016 has now come through. The Minister has a great knowledge of the issues at hand and I am sure he will do a very capable job. We see that in the...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Brexit Issues: Discussion (8 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: I will be very brief because I realise the meeting has been going on for a long time. I am probably the final speaker and most of the questions have been asked. I would like to return to the issue of agriculture and the produce that frequently crosses the Border. Produce coming from the North to the South basically comprises raw milk and other materials. There is also produce going in the...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of Brexit on the Food and Drink Industry: Discussion (14 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: I welcome our witnesses to the meeting. It is very important we have this engagement. I know Mr. Lavelle and Mr. Mulvihill in particular can give us a real insight in to the dairy and whiskey industries and the issues affecting people on the ground. I will direct my first question on the dairy industry to Mr. Mulvihill. There has been a lot of talk about milk coming through the North to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: In the next two or three days, thousands of primary school children will be getting their summer holidays. This will be a great experience for the kids. I am sure the parents might not have the same view. It will be an unusual period for the next few weeks. I want to mention something about primary education. There is a major issue we need to start talking about. Over the last few...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Trade and Co-operation Agreement, Northern Ireland Protocol, and EU-UK Relationships post Brexit: Commissioner Mairead McGuinness (15 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Commissioner. We had an interesting meeting yesterday where we had representatives from both the whiskey industry and the dairy industry. They made it clear that the country-of-origin issue needs to be addressed and the implications are massive if you have 40% of Lakeland Dairies milk coming North. We need to get a solution here. This divergence in standards will be a big...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (2 Jul 2021)

Tim Lombard: I move amendment No. 1: In page 6, line 29, after “emissions” to insert “minus removals”. I welcome the Minister to this important debate regarding the climate action legislation. It is an important Bill that I believe, as a society, we need to progress. The amendment, which I have tabled with the help of many of my colleagues having consulting with the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2021)

Tim Lombard: I wish to raise the issue about the lack of infrastructure and funding when we look at issues pertaining to roads. West Cork, in particular, has a population of almost 90,000. If it was a county on its own, it would be the eighth largest county in Ireland. It is on a par with County Kilkenny and places like County Westmeath. The lack of funding for infrastructure is a huge issue,...