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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges Facing the Fruit and Vegetable Industry: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Tim Lombard: My apologies. I missed the opening statement as there was a vote in the Seanad. I want to ask about the labour issue and how Keelings is dealing with that. It is a very significant issue in the industry at the moment. We heard in a previous contribution that 1,000 work permits were granted several years ago but that cohort of work permits is now fully taken up, according to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges Facing the Fruit and Vegetable Industry: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Macra na Feirme representatives and compliment them on their very lengthy and well put together presentation. Food waste will probably be one of the most significant issues we will deal with as a nation in future. In many ways, we have not grasped that nettle yet. How we will deal with it will be a huge issue over the next decade. There will be targets that will probably...

Seanad: Budget 2024 (Finance): Statements (10 Oct 2023)

Tim Lombard: It is great to be here and to acknowledge the budget that has happened this afternoon. I want to comment in particular on agriculture and I note that Sinn Féin's wonderful contribution to this House never mentioned agriculture. Sinn Féin did not even acknowledge that farmers exist.I acknowledge what is after happening today on the agricultural side. The roll-over of the reliefs...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Naval Service (5 Oct 2023)

Tim Lombard: I never interrupt a Corkman. The Tánaiste is more than welcome. I am delighted to have him here. It is a great honour to have a Tánaiste in the Chamber to discuss a Commencement matter. It is a rare event, so I acknowledge the Tánaiste's presence this morning. This issue of recruitment to the Naval Service is very close to the hearts of the Tánaiste and his...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Naval Service (5 Oct 2023)

Tim Lombard: Absolutely, I appreciate the comprehensive response by the Tánaiste. It is appropriate to the question. The Tánaiste outlined where we are going regarding the measures and what is happening on the ground. We are at the lowest level, probably since the 1970s, of ability for our ships to operate in the ocean. I realise it is a multi-agency approach. I take that on board. When...

Seanad: Access to Third Level Places and Student Accommodation: Statements (4 Oct 2023)

Tim Lombard: This afternoon I attended an interesting presentation in the audiovisual room from the Dyslexia Association of Ireland. I compliment the third level side. The accommodations made available are very helpful. Extra time and access to technology have been very helpful in third level. Unfortunately, coming down that pyramid, second and primary levels do not have the same access. We have a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Tim Lombard: Regarding the announcement she made today in respect of 1 ha or 2 ha, depending, can the Minister of State elaborate on the conditions pertaining? What type of forest is allowed? Is it strictly native wood or are we looking at opening it to any kind of forestry?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Tim Lombard: The Minister went into detail about the conference about timber he attended. That was an important conference that I missed. We are being told that 70% or 75% of homes will be made of timber by 2050. It will be the norm when we are building homes. Has the Department a figure regarding how much wood is required to service that industry? The industry is evolving and changing. It is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Tim Lombard: I will ask my last question because I realise there is a clock, and the Chair is a bit cranky at times.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Tim Lombard: I want to ask about the information technology, IT, systems within the Department itself. Is the Minister of State proposing an upgrade to or change of the IT systems? Is she happy with how they are working at the moment? Talking to the industry, it seems to have issues pertaining to the IT system itself, in that it has not been upgraded. The new system is not available to the industry...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Tim Lombard: The replanting obligation is a psychological issue for many farmers. When farmers buy into it, we hope they buy into it for life or for generations, rather than having the obligation of replanting. When members of the committee went to Brussels, we were told the European Union does not have a policy for forestry, but a strategy. Forestry policy is up to individual member states. I ask for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Sep 2023)

Tim Lombard: Indeed I will knock myself out. I thank the Cathaoirleach for the clarity regarding the three-minute slots. I want to raise an issue regarding the National Transport Authority, NTA, and how it operates. It is a significant issue. The NTA is a major driver of infrastructure in the State when it comes to public transportation. There is a lack of engagement regarding decisions it makes that...

Seanad: Crime and Policing: Motion (27 Sep 2023)

Tim Lombard: The Minister of State is more than welcome. I will first compliment the statement made by the Minister. It was a powerful statement and she brought a lot of good information to the floor the House, which is very important. She outlined in many ways where we are going with the training programme and the recruitment process happening at the moment. She also referred to the Covid issue and...

Seanad: Crime and Policing: Motion (27 Sep 2023)

Tim Lombard: It is unfortunate that we have a scenario where I am being heckled. That is an increase and a good news story which has to be acknowledged. I acknowledge the work members of An Garda Síochána are doing on the ground. Sometimes we do not acknowledge them enough or the work their families do. Every time they put on their boots and go out the door, they do not know what will...

Seanad: Crime and Policing: Motion (27 Sep 2023)

Tim Lombard: That is a significant debate that needs to take place. Garda recruitment numbers, which I believe the Minister said would be 800 this year, although I am open to correction on that, are significant compared with recruitment to the Naval Service. We should look at what can be done in the area of recruitment to ensure we reach our full potential and get all Naval Service ships out to sea....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Senator. The voting block in the Dáil has ended so other members will be returning shortly. I will take our guests back to their opening statements. Mr. Punch made an interesting opening statement regarding the Brexit adjustment fund, which Senator Paul Daly also mentioned. It is quite an amazing story to think that the sheep industry was the industry most affected by the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Tim Lombard: I thank the witnesses. The presentations were very informative. On behalf of the committee, I thank everyone for attending. The next public meeting committee will be held on 4 October 2023 at 5.30 p.m., when there will be an update on the forestry programme and strategy. Since there is no other business, the meeting stands adjourned.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Transport (26 Sep 2023)

Tim Lombard: The Minister of State is more than welcome to the Chamber. I advocate on behalf of nearly 65 students living in my area who feel abandoned by the State regarding school transportation. They come from places such as Riverstick, Belgooly, Minane Bridge, Ballinhassig, Dunderrow, Ardfield, Peddler's Cross, Aghyohil, Castletown Kinneigh and Bandon. They are all at a crossroads waiting to know...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2023)

Tim Lombard: ...big storm will hit Ireland, in particular the south west, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thousands of acres of grain have not been cut. It is now 27 September. It is quite possible we will not save that grain, although most of it is lodged. I walked a 62-acre field of oats last Sunday that was not three inches tall. Maybe four or five weeks ago, this crop was the bones of 4 feet high. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Water Quality and the Nitrates Derogation: Discussion (15 Sep 2023)

Tim Lombard: Since I was mentioned in public by the Minister, in what was an unbelievable statement, I would like to clarify the situation. In relation to the October date, we had a private meeting of this committee and went back and looked for a date before that. This is why we are sitting here today. We had a private meeting of the committee and I raised the fact that I was not happy with an October...