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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Banking Sector (30 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: The policy among banks previously was all about communication. It was about having the conversation, whereas the role of bank manager is now defunct. They are like the parish priest; they do not exist any more. There are no bank managers. If you want one, you should call a phone line, and that is the first issue we have. The problem with vulture funds is that even if you call them, you...

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

Tim Lombard: First, I acknowledge those contributions that wished Noel Murphy the very best of luck. Retirement is probably an unusual word, because he will be moving on to a different phase in his life. I wish him the very best of luck. We should have a significant debate with the Minister for Justice about the recruitment policy for An Garda Síochána. An Garda Síochána is going...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: Before making my main contribution, I formally second the proposal from Senator Ward. We need to have a real debate about how we are going to deal with our vulnerable adults and how they can access the services they have. We have had a very significant debate in the past number of years about school transportation. Rightly or wrongly, there have been changes there. There is a lack of...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Juvenile Offenders) Bill 2023: First Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: I second the proposal.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (8 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: The Minister of State is more than welcome. I am delighted to see her here because this Commencement matter was directed to the Department of Health. There ensued a series of emails informing me that this function moved to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on 1 March 2023. Lo and behold, we were told this morning that the issue is going to the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (8 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive response. It is clear the scheme is not fit for purpose, as she acknowledged. It is about making sure we get a scheme in place to meet the needs of the people I represent, such as the man in Bandon to whom I referred, who are housebound other than when the community steps in out of goodwill, as well as those who lost limbs in an accident...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: I just want to follow on from Senator Dooley's statement. It is a very interesting point. There is a cohort of Irish women in Irish society who are, unfortunately, on non-contributory pensions because of the way society acted. It is logical that this matter should be looked at. I could mention many people who came into my office who never met the criteria and do not have the ability to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: I remind members, witnesses and anybody in the Public Gallery to turn off their mobile telephones. All persons present are asked to take personal responsibility for themselves and others in regard to the risk of contracting Covid-19. Today's meeting will consist of two sessions. The first is to discuss the development of the sheep sector and the second will be a discussion on the timber...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: I thank Mr. Comiskey. I call Mr. Cross.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: Excuse me, I understand Mr. Cullinan has to leave so I would ask him to come in at this stage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: I will ask Mr. Crosse to finish the point. I am sorry to have interrupted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: It is technically the perfect storm. The price of fertiliser is high, and meal and protein prices are high. Like the rest of us, the witnesses are probably paying north of €400 a tonne now for the ration. It is the perfect storm but then when we meet the consumers, they think our product on the shelf is dear. There is an issue with how the consumer views the lamb we consume and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: I compliment the witnesses on their response and their project on the milking of sheep. It reminds me of where the dairy industry was in the 1950s and 1960s. How it really got off the ground was down to how the co-operative movement gathered around it and became a real driving force. The co-operatives made sure a coherent system was put in place to ensure the dairy industry got going. At...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: The witnesses have a very interesting forum here today and obviously people will be listening in. Will they give people an idea of the practical issues facing their industry? How much milk does an average sheep produce per year? How much protein and butterfat is there in sheep milk? What is the value per gallon or per litre? Could we get an indication of what the value of this animal to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: The Cathaoirleach has no hope.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: Before Mr. Brendan Crosse comes in, you often hear the figure of 305 days for dairy cows. How many days are sheep milked? Are sheep milked twice a day or once a day?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: No, I am not.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: Are they milked once a day or twice?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Services and Supports Provided by the State for Autistic People: Discussion (2 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: I acknowledge the Chair's work. His nine months of work and dedication put in place a passionate committee that has done much good work. I acknowledge that. I also acknowledge the parents and advocates who came here today and put forward an amazing case about what is needed and what changes are required to ensure we have a system that is fit for purpose. It is obvious it is not fit for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Maritime Safety (1 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: It is always a pleasure to have the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, here. However, I am disappointed that the senior Minister with direct responsibility for this issue is not present. It is the second time in the last two years that I have raised the issue of abandoned vessels in Irish waters and the Government's policy for dealing with the issue. The Minister of State is probably...