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Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Tim Lombard: GSOC's work profile is slightly different from the majority.

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Tim Lombard: Please do not say I am an advocate who investigates.

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Tim Lombard: Where does Mr. Justice MacCabe see the potential for us to get graduates into the system? Do we need to be talking to higher education institutes about something along those lines?

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Tim Lombard: In many ways, with the deepest respect to the members of An Garda Síochána, they could benefit from such a course that would have graduates going through who then could become a part of the Garda profile or part of another body such as the military police or GSOC. Is that an avenue we should be discussing?

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Tim Lombard: I have only two more questions.

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Tim Lombard: Will Mr. Justice MacCabe clarify the terminology used in his opening statement regarding the Oireachtas Vote? Will he define it?

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Tim Lombard: GSOC could potentially become a significantly larger organisation. That would bring benefits but also, obviously, more work. The question was asked, "Who regulates the regulator?", which is a very significant statement. What process would fall into place to make sure the regulator is doing an appropriate job regarding its own staff or situation?

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Tim Lombard: If I had to make a disclosure, who could GSOC then make a disclosure to regarding the investigative powers of an officer? Let us say, hypothetically obviously, that a protected disclosure was required in a scenario, to whom would the person make a protected disclosure?

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Tim Lombard: I am referring to a member of GSOC's staff. That is only complete-----

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Tim Lombard: In Mr. Whelan’s assessment, is there a peak or fall or is it a direct line among the Garda districts? In other words, is there-----

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Tim Lombard: That is an interesting point. Our interaction with the Garda community through that period of time was something that the State had never seen previously. I refer to the data regarding people's right to move and people's ability to be stopped in the street to ask them where they were going. Did Mr. Hume see an increase in activity coming to GSOC regarding those issues?

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Tim Lombard: Can I ask a small supplementary question?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Examinations (31 May 2023)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the Chamber to discuss the proposed changes to the scheme of reasonable accommodation in the certificate examinations, RACE. The scheme currently in place allows for accommodations to be put in place for students who need them when taking examinations. There is a proposal from the Dyslexia Association of Ireland to ensure extra time is given for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Examinations (31 May 2023)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response. I welcome that the proposed review will include an examination of the provision of assistive technology, which is a really important factor. It is bread-and-butter stuff. In undertaking the review, the SEC must move away from the report that was published 20 years ago. We need up-to-date guidance. The findings of the expert...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)

Tim Lombard: Last week, I rose to highlight the ridiculous issue we had in west Cork regarding Garretstown beach, which adjoins Garrylucas beach. Both beaches had blue flag status for a number of years. Unfortunately, Garretstown lost its blue flag because the recycling area was not close enough to the beach. I am delighted to report to the House that progress has been made on this issue. An Taisce...

Seanad: ^ Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee ^ (31 May 2023)

Tim Lombard: The Joint Committee on European Union Affairs met today and commenced its consideration of a proposal from Seanad Éireann to approve the terms of the agreement to establish the European- LAC International Foundation, signed in the Dominican Republic on 25 October 2016, a copy of which was laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas on 30 March 2023.

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 May 2023)

Tim Lombard: Before I call Senator McDowell, I acknowledge Mr. Adrian Kelly, who is in the Public Gallery. Mr. Kelly is involved in the education and training board, ETB, in Louth. Mr. Kelly is Senator Craughwell's guest and he is more than welcome to the Chamber.

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 May 2023)

Tim Lombard: I lend my full support to the legislation that is being proposed. It is a very worthy piece of legislation that needs the attention of the Government in an appropriate manner to make sure we can get it on the Statute Book. I acknowledge the good work done by Young Fine Gael to progress the legislation, working with my colleagues in the Seanad to make sure it was drafted appropriately. It...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 May 2023)

Tim Lombard: I only got part of the Minister of State, Senator Hackett’s, contribution. There is a huge issue about where we are going with the new measures proposed for nature restoration. A real debate is required in this House on how we will deal with this. I am deeply concerned about what is being proposed. An awful lot of fluff is being talked about here but 20% of Europe’s land is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 May 2023)

Tim Lombard: All politics is local and the issue I raise today is a local one in many ways. We have an unbelievable scenario in Ballinspittle where there are two wonderful beaches. Garrylucas is one of them. Garrylucas has now lost its blue flag because there is no recycling on the beach itself. It is 20 m away at the next beach in Garrettstown. It has recycling and blue flag status. We are stuck in...