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Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: Where is the evidence of that?

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: The Senator loved it.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: It was to listen to the people.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (22 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: I wish to raise the status of the building project at Ballinspittle national school, which is a small school in a nice village in south County Cork. The school has seen significant development, as has the village of Ballinspittle, over recent years. The school was put on the six-year capital building programme in November 2015, which was a very positive step for Ballinspittle and the entire...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (22 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Minister of State for her response. The key issue is the technical site visit which needs to be made as soon as possible. We need to get the people on the ground to work out exactly what is required and where we can actually go. As Easter is only a few weeks away, I hope that will happen in the next month. If the technical site visit can be made, we can progress. Perhaps the...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: Yesterday in the Seanad I raised the issue of Indaver and the decision of An Bord Pleanála to adjourn its decision on Indaver, the toxic incinerator proposed for Cork Harbour. It has now been adjourned four times. I read today in the newspapers that it has been adjourned due to an issue or a query regarding the suitability of this site due to possible impact on the use of Haulbowline...

Seanad: Reports on Motor Insurance Costs: Statements (22 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and take this opportunity to compliment him on his work on this important project. The cost of motor insurance has been a blight on many people. As Senator Hopkins rightly stated, it is a tax on rural Ireland in many ways. If one lives in rural Ireland, one's ability to get anywhere depends on travelling by car. The unfortunate rise in motor...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: I join others regarding the sympathies offered in recent weeks. The reference to Derry losing two sons in recent weeks is very true. The loss of the soccer player, a fantastic player, was an awful tragedy. We learned today about the death of Mr. Martin McGuinness. It has been an awful few days, to say the very least. Obviously, the loss of Rescue 116 in Mayo was an awful tragedy for...

Seanad: Rebuilding Ireland: Statements (21 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: I compliment the Minister of State on his presentation, which I listened to in my rooms. The Pillar 5 sites have been very successful so far. Major progress has been made in a very short period of time. Realistically it is one of the key issues within the Government’s plank for us to ensure the housing market gets back onto an even keel and moves forward. The information today...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion (8 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: I can if the Leas-Chathaoirleach wants.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion (8 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: Yes.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion (8 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: Five and three. I will not speak for long.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion (8 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: I will be quick. I support the motion. I commend my colleague, Senator Martin Conway, for scripting and putting together this very important motion. We will hopefully make an important statement tonight, if we get support from the Members of the House, regarding the tourism industry and where we want to drive it. It has been a unique driver in troubled times in the Irish State. It has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments: Motion (7 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after "That the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine notes:" and substitute: - the financial strain under which many farmers are living at present; - the difficulties faced over the past year with price volatility; - the rising cost of fertiliser and other agricultural inputs; - the high level of commitment by Irish farmers to...

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: Systems, Governance and Procedures in Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (7 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: Absolutely. The key issue is that it is badly wanted and it is a great initiative. Mr. Kavanagh raised an interesting point on Brexit. I think the mention of Brexit makes us perk up our ears like a horse. The Chairman launched our report on Brexit last week. One of the major issues that we might have missed would be the thoroughbred industry. That is a significant worry. I am...

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

Tim Lombard: We will have it for the first meeting of the Brexit committee

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

Tim Lombard: The Seanad Select Brexit Committee is on Thursday in 15 days from now. Mr. Kavanagh has some time but it is one of the key issues we need to raise when the select committee meets. I believe that would be very helpful. Another issue Mr. Kavanagh raised was the betting tax and how it could be a significant driver in funding the industry. Could he elaborate on that please?

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

Tim Lombard: Just on that point, is the betting tax to which Mr. Kavanagh referred on all bets?

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

Tim Lombard: It does not matter whether the bet relates to GAA or soccer.