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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Directive, Water Quality and Pollution: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Tim Lombard: That is a fair acknowledgement. I will be polite in making my final argument, which is on an environmental issue. It is a huge issue for climate and society and if we are to solve it, finance will be key. The first thing we need will be a major increase in potential storage, which will require cheap money and a whole-of-government approach. The Departments have responsibility for housing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Directive, Water Quality and Pollution: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Tim Lombard: I agree with all those points. My point is that we have a whole-of-government approach when it comes to agriculture. When it came to the job strategy back in the day, it was a whole-of-government approach as well. The investment required on farms the length and breadth of Ireland will be huge. I am wondering about that whole-of-government approach. Low-cost loans will be a major part of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Directive, Water Quality and Pollution: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Tim Lombard: I came from my office to ask a few questions. When I leave afterwards, I ask that the witnesses do not think it disrespectful of me. I thank the witnesses for their helpful presentation. I would like further clarity on the measures proposed in the new action plan. Is the EPA's remit to look at the science and data or is it to propose measures that will come in line with the data to hand?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Directive, Water Quality and Pollution: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Tim Lombard: That is helpful to know. When it comes to enforcement, where does the EPA come into that model? Is it through the local council or the local agricultural operative on the ground? The EPA is involved with the enforcement of these measures. Does it have a remit when it comes to enforcing the action plan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Directive, Water Quality and Pollution: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Tim Lombard: The EPA conducts an audit of all local authorities regarding their enforcement of agricultural issues and it then produces a yearly report on where they are and what needs to be done. Is that a continuous process or has it just begun?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Oct 2021)

Tim Lombard: I call for a debate with the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media on media rights for sporting events. I am particularly concerned about the GAA because last year the majority of that organisation's matches were only available on pay-per-view platforms, which was quite distressing for many. In 2020, all three Cork senior hurling intercounty matches were only...

Seanad: Dyslexia Awareness Week: Statements (6 Oct 2021)

Tim Lombard: I spent most of this debate in my office listening to the contributions. I want to compliment the Senators. It was a great debate with great knowledge and I am very proud of the House tonight. I want to speak about the Dyslexia Association of Ireland. It does amazing work. It is a fantastic organisation that deals with parents in particular, as well as teachers. It has done fantastic...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products (Resumed): Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Oct 2021)

Tim Lombard: Thank you for letting me in, Chairman. I am due to speak on an issue in the Seanad momentarily. Can I get clarification from Dr. Corkey in respect of the responsible persons? He mentioned that the witnesses have not met them in the past few months. He might give us the date of when he is proposing to meet them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products (Resumed): Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Oct 2021)

Tim Lombard: Does Dr. Corkery intend to meet the responsible persons?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products (Resumed): Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Oct 2021)

Tim Lombard: Dr. Corkery mentioned Bandon, which I know exceptionally well. It is an unusual one to mention because probably two of the biggest veterinary practices in Ireland are based there. I believe the issue lies further west. There are more than 3 million sheep in Ireland. Is Dr. Corkery worried about the costs that will be put on flock owners in particular when it comes to that side of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products (Resumed): Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Oct 2021)

Tim Lombard: I have a final question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products (Resumed): Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Oct 2021)

Tim Lombard: I must leave as I have to go to the Seanad. Thank you, Chairman, for letting me in.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2021)

Tim Lombard: I would like to raise the issue of what supports are required in the budget for the film industry. In many ways the film industry could be supported in community and society and I have seen the benefits of that in the past six or eight weeks in west Cork particularly where Irish acting royalty came to the area to do the Graham Norton book Holding. It has been a wonderful series made by ITV...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2021)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Acting Chairman and I will continue on the same point raised by Senator Buttimer.I compliment Senator Buttimer. He has been an advocate on this issue for many years. It is about proper and sustainable regional development and how we can appropriately have that happen in the regions. Senator Buttimer speaks sense. He is very involved in the aviation industry, he sits on the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2021)

Tim Lombard: We are in the middle of a decade of commemorations that started in 2016. We have handled it quite competently and capably in the context of issues such as 1916 and the first sitting of the First Dáil. I think next year will be a very important year when it comes to commemorations. We have the 100-year commemoration of the first sitting of the Seanad to look forward to next year....

Seanad: Interim Report of the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Motion (30 Sep 2021)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Minister for coming to the Chamber to discuss the important issue of the Brexit report that has been published. I compliment the Chairperson who has done a fantastic job in combining all these key issues regarding Brexit. It is a good work in progress. The Brexit report is a good starting base to have a detailed discussion about core areas affected by Brexit. I will stick to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (29 Sep 2021)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming. I do not think I have had the pleasure of seeing him in the Seanad previously. It is great to have him here. The Commencement matter I tabled seeks an update from the Minister for Transport on the timelines and funding costs for the proposed phase 2 works on the Bandon southern relief road. Phase 1 of the roadworks was completed nearly 30...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (29 Sep 2021)

Tim Lombard: When we are doing the review of the national development plan, we must ensure that projects such phase 2 of the southern relief road in Bandon are included. These are key infrastructure projects for towns throughout Ireland. Phase 2 of the bypass would have the benefit of changing the look of Bandon. The same applies to projects throughout the country. It is important that the Government...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Joint Committee (28 Sep 2021)

Tim Lombard: Apologies have been received from Deputy Paul Kehoe. Members have the opportunity to attend in the committee room and they also have the opportunity to join by Microsoft Teams. I advise that as we are involved in a public meeting, they must be in their Leinster House offices. Members may not participate in the meeting from outside the parliamentary precincts. If joining by Microsoft...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (28 Sep 2021)

Tim Lombard: Today's meeting is in regard to the Private Members’ Bill, the veterinary practice (amendment) Bill 2021. It was agreed at a private select committee meeting on 21 September that the joint committee would conduct detailed scrutiny of the Bill. It was also agreed that the sponsor of the Bill is the Chairman of the joint committee, Deputy Jackie Cahill. As I am Vice Chairman, I will...