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

Tim Lombard: It is an interesting scenario that Mr. Kavanagh proposes that a bet on one's local GAA match would go to fund the local horse racing industry. That dynamic would have to be thought out to some degree.

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: The Minister was here last week and is no stranger to the House. I welcome him back to discuss this important and urgent legislation. Given the position of the postal service, I hope the Bill will go some way towards resolving An Post's problems in the short term. Any delay in passing it would not be appropriate. The amendment proposes to change the universal social obligation with regard...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (2 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: I wish to raise the issue of the meningitis B vaccine because I believe it is an important issue. The meningitis B vaccine was rolled out last September and it came into operation last December. It was a positive initiative led by the Department of Health. A vaccination programme at this level is important. It mainly affects people between the ages of one and five years, as well as from...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (2 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Minister of State. The last line says it all, in that there are no plans at this stage to introduce a catch-up programme. That is the crux of the issue. First, we have to acknowledge the programme has been put in place and it is very positive that, from 1 October, we have seen a major uptake. The real issue is that, going forward, we have to consider such a catch-up programme....

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: The Senator is being anti-rural.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: Logic.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: Yesterday the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine launched an important report on Brexit. We brought in all the stakeholders from the agricultural and fishing communities and from the food industry. It is a comprehensive 124-page document and I compliment everyone who was involved in its production and on the work put into it. It is important, from the Seanad's point of...

Seanad: North-South Interconnector: Motion (1 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “That Seanad Éireann” and substitute: “notes: - the benefits that the North-South interconnector will bring to electricity consumers across the island of Ireland through lower prices as a result of more efficient operation of the Single Electricity Market and increased security of electricity supply; and - the...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (28 Feb 2017)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister of State and compliment him on his presentation on this important issue. Basically, we are seeking to pass legislation that will hopefully ensure the postal service will be viable into the future and particularly in the short term. A further body of work is required to ensure the postal service can progress in the long term. The postal service is at a crossroads....

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (28 Feb 2017)

Tim Lombard: Next Tuesday, 7 March 2017.

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (28 Feb 2017)

Tim Lombard: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Station Refurbishment (22 Feb 2017)

Tim Lombard: It is a pleasure to welcome the Minister to the Chamber. I wish to discuss the condition of the Timoleague Garda station. Timoleague is a lovely village in the heart of west Cork. It is a tourism area, but the indigenous population needs to be supported. A key factor in that is the services it receives, be they the post office, shops or the Garda station. A garda lives in the station....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Station Refurbishment (22 Feb 2017)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to come in again. I will be very brief. I thank the Minister for his response. The Government's investment in An Garda Síochána and related services is greatly welcomed. The Minister mentioned major developments in Macroom and Cavan, but we also need to look at smaller Garda stations. Garda stations in small towns and...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2017)

Tim Lombard: Last weekend's edition of The Sunday Business Postand yesterday's edition of the Irish Examinerraised issues about the Eli Lilly plant in Kinsale in County Cork. It is one of the major employers in Kinsale, employing several hundred people and has been there 35 years. A major planned expansion of €200 million has been postponed because of the America First policy that Mr. Trump...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Boundaries Review (8 Feb 2017)

Tim Lombard: I am proposing the establishment of a boundary commission to review local government constituencies. After the 2011 census, the then Minister, Phil Hogan, established a boundary commission in 2013 to consider introducing local government municipal districts. The subsequent proposals must be reviewed. The figure of 1,653 representatives - 883 councillors and 773 town councillors - has been...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Boundaries Review (8 Feb 2017)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister's response. I recognise that my Commencement matter does not come within his brief and belongs to another Minister. Councillors face an election in 2019, which is just two years away. Two of the key issues for them are certainty and what will happen in the future. I hope we will debate this issue in the House. It is important to invite the Minister to the House for...

Seanad: Amendments to Councillors' Conditions: Statements (8 Feb 2017)

Tim Lombard: I was a member of Cork County Council for 13 years. It was a great honour and privilege to be co-opted on to the local authority in place of the Minister, Deputy Coveney. I think the work that councillors do on the ground is very important. That must be recognised. Members have made good statements on the terms and conditions of councillors. We have to look at local government in its...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health Ireland Strategic Plan 2015 to 2017: Discussion (7 Feb 2017)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the delegation from Animal Health Ireland. Even though the organisation was only established in 2009, it has had a remarkable effect on the agricultural industry. I wish to speak about the BVD eradication and the Johne's disease issue. BVD eradication has been a remarkable success. From the farmers' point of view the ease of tagging has worked out very well. There was great...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Proposed Acquisition of Celtic Media by Independent News & Media plc: Discussion (7 Feb 2017)

Tim Lombard: I will be brief. I welcome the witnesses. We have had a very informative discussion. The key issue is media ownership and media survival. Listening to today's contributions, it is evident that media ownership is one thing but whether the media will survive in the future is the key issue. When one looks at the reduction in sales, which was 65% in recent years, the main issue is if the...