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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 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: 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...

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 (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: Commencement Matters: Work Permits Eligibility (22 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: The Minister is more than welcome. My matter relates to the atypical work permits granted in the fishing industry and whether they may be extended for a longer period. The more I researched the atypical work permit I found that it is an unusual work permit in many ways. We have ten different types work permits, one of which seems to be sitting in the Minister's Department. It is a bit of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Work Permits Eligibility (22 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. The information provided is very helpful. The core issue I tried to articulate relates to a situation whereby a vessel owner might have an employment contract for 24 months, which is over 12 months, and whether the visa could follow that. The other issue is the legal cost attached, which does not pertain to other work permits. This is a...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: Hear, hear.

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 (15 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: Given the day that is in it I believe it is important that I should echo the comments made by several Members regarding the Brexit negotiations and where we have moved in recent weeks. Any Brexit is a bad Brexit for Ireland but the deal we managed to hammer out in the past six or eight months represents an important step forward. Yesterday was an important day for us as a State and as a...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: It could be one vote.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: It could be one vote. That is the important thing.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: This is an important vote for Ireland. It is one of the most important votes we could argue in 100 years. If we lost it by one vote, it would be a tragedy. There is a responsibility on those-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: I must have hit a nerve, because Sinn Féin people do not like hearing the truth. This is about one vote.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: This is about ensuring that we can get this deal. If this deal fails by one vote, it is the responsibility of someone.