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Seanad: Covid-19 and the New Measures (Education): Statements (2 Dec 2021)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister. I listened to her contribution, which was very comprehensive, in my office due to the current Covid-19 restrictions in the Chamber. We are 20 months down the line since the start of this pandemic and we will probably be dealing with it for another period, no doubt. I compliment, in particular, the teachers and the staff of the primary and secondary schools and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy and Young Farmers: Engagement with Macra na Feirme (1 Dec 2021)

Tim Lombard: Mr. Keane may respond. I know he has already covered the matter briefly with Deputy Fitzmaurice.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy and Young Farmers: Engagement with Macra na Feirme (1 Dec 2021)

Tim Lombard: Does the Deputy want to come back in on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy and Young Farmers: Engagement with Macra na Feirme (1 Dec 2021)

Tim Lombard: I want to ask the president of Macra na Feirme a few questions. I compliment him on his presentation this afternoon. He covered a range of topics from the eco-schemes and the young farmers scheme to training, soil sampling and the key issues that pertain to farmers. I want to ask about female participation in farming, particularly among young farmers. It is a significant issue to try to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy and Young Farmers: Engagement with Macra na Feirme (1 Dec 2021)

Tim Lombard: Would Mr. Dillon like to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy and Young Farmers: Engagement with Macra na Feirme (1 Dec 2021)

Tim Lombard: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy and Young Farmers: Engagement with Macra na Feirme (1 Dec 2021)

Tim Lombard: I thank the president. I do not think there are any more members who wish to contribute. I will ask the president one more question before we finish. We are 19 months down the line since the pandemic started. Macra na Feirme is an activity-based organisation that I was very much involved in as a younger man, such as in drama, Dublin city talent, debating and public speaking. They are all...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy and Young Farmers: Engagement with Macra na Feirme (1 Dec 2021)

Tim Lombard: On behalf of the committee, I wish to thank the representatives for Macra na Feirme for briefing us on issues pertaining to young farmers that have to be addressed within the CAP. I wish to remind members that the select committee, which will be a private meeting, will be held at 8.35 p.m. A separate MS Teams link will be issued for that meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy and Young Farmers: Engagement with Macra na Feirme (1 Dec 2021)

Tim Lombard: I ask Ms Richardson to elaborate. A body of work is required and the percentages are shocking. Farming organisations are trying to get female role models in the system and this is becoming a massive issue for the agricultural community. What body of work is required to ensure we make the progress we have unfortunately failed to make in the last decade, if not the last three decades?

Seanad: Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 Nov 2021)

Tim Lombard: I am happy to second the Leader's proposal with regard to this important legislation. We have brought forward legislation that we believe will play an important part in trying to fix a problem that needs to be addressed. Within the horticulture industry, 17,000 people are affected by this issue. We need to have movement and to make sure that these people have a viable income and that their...

Seanad: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Statements (30 Nov 2021)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to discuss this very important issue regarding the national development plan. Transportation and agricultural issues have been discussed but health is also a major issue. If we take infrastructure in the so-called regions, the last time a public hospital was opened in the second largest city in the Republic was 1976, the year I was born. That...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (25 Nov 2021)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. I tabled this matter looking for the Minister of State with responsibility for disability to make a statement on the lack of access and supports for personalised transportation for disability drivers. This scheme was effectively abandoned in 2013, but it is a very worthwhile scheme that gave great access to people with disabilities. It is a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (25 Nov 2021)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I do not think that the people in Bandon who are watching this debate will get much joy from the statement. There is a need for urgency regarding this issue. The Ombudsman's report was published in the last few weeks and criticised the Government on the lack of action. It has been nine years since we have looked at this review and we have...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Education Schemes (25 Nov 2021)

Tim Lombard: I acknowledge the commitment the Minister of State has made to the House. Coming in to take four Commencement debates is no mean feat and his commitment to us is duly noted.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Tim Lombard: I want to mention the lack of regulation enforced by local authorities in respect of Airbnb. I have done a body of work on the number of Airbnb properties that are available. I discovered that there are ten times the number of Airbnb properties available on the Airbnb website in comparison with that the number available on daft.ie. That is an issue we must start talking about. We brought...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2021)

Tim Lombard: I rise to speak about the Covid vaccination programme and where we are with the booster for those who received the Janssen vaccine. It was rolled out for the younger cohort in society and administrated mainly through GP practices. They were encouraged at the time to get involved at a very early stage. Science has moved on and the Janssen booster has not come. It is a huge issue,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Action Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Tim Lombard: I apologise for joining the meeting so late. I got caught up with other meetings. My apologies. My questions will be brief as time has moved on. I ask Mr. Nolan or the Minister to comment on the Teagasc agricultural catchments programme in respect of nitrates. The programme involves six different locations, one of which is in Timoleague. It has been running for the past decade. Where...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Update on Withdrawal Agreement, Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland and Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Minister for Foreign Affairs (24 Nov 2021)

Tim Lombard: I acknowledge the Minister's opening statement. I listened to it in my room due to the Covid regulations. The whole issue of Brexit and where we will go and how we will move forward in the next few months is important. How will this affect the agricultural community, in particular? I mention the origin of Irish products and how Irish products could be affected by any disruption of trade....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Traveller Accommodation (23 Nov 2021)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister of State. I tabled this matter to seek clarity on how the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is dealing with a major fire incident that happened at a halting site in Bantry on 9 November. Has a report on the fire been filed and a fire hazard safety assessment completed? What is the long-term housing plan for the people who live on the site? On the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Traveller Accommodation (23 Nov 2021)

Tim Lombard: I am slightly disappointed with the Minister of State's response to the question I raised on the fire safety assessment of the halting site. I asked whether it had been completed. It is important that we get clarity as to what assessment has actually been carried out on site since 9 November in respect of this incident.The crux of the issue is that the coroner's statement on the...