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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Task Force: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Tim Lombard: On the issue of payments on the grid, there was a proposed review in that terminology of the agreement of September 2019. Will Mr. Dowling update me on where that review of quality payments on the grid is at the moment? He might also inform the committee of his view on that update.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Task Force: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Tim Lombard: To reassure farmers that the grid is working effectively and fairly and is not open to any tampering, is the task force satisfied the grid is working appropriately?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Task Force: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Tim Lombard: Mr. Dowling spoke about the changes in-spec bonus payments for cattle under 30 months of age and so on. The residency requirement of 70 days has been reduced to 60 days. How was the period reduced? Is there room to move that 60-day period further or is that as far as we will go?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Task Force: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Tim Lombard: Mr. Dowling mentioned the food ombudsman and the public consultation period that opened a few weeks ago, to which I have made a submission. Has the task force, or any of its members or staff, made submissions to the consultation? What our guests' views on the power the ombudsman should have? What funding mechanism should the office have? Where will it fit in to the new regime of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Task Force: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Tim Lombard: What do our guests see as the future of the beef task force? What is the lifespan expected to be? Do its terms of reference need to be changed? Does there need to be a complete review of how the beef task force is viewed? The original agreement, set out on 15 September 2019, is almost two years old. What is Mr. Dowling's personal view on where the beef task force should go and the new...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (2 Jul 2021)

Tim Lombard: I move amendment No. 1: In page 6, line 29, after “emissions” to insert “minus removals”. I welcome the Minister to this important debate regarding the climate action legislation. It is an important Bill that I believe, as a society, we need to progress. The amendment, which I have tabled with the help of many of my colleagues having consulting with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: I welcome our guests. We are an hour and a quarter in this debate and it has been helpful. I acknowledge the contribution of Dr. Steele and her team to this meeting so far. There are serious issues in the fishing industry. The weekend before last, I spent most of Saturday in Castletownbere and Union Hall. The following day, I was in Kinsale meeting fishermen. It is felt that there is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: No, I am okay with the response on the control plan, which is significant.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Collection and Recycling of Farm Plastics: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: In many ways this conversation has moved on and the next witness is probably the key witness. The only issue I want to ask about is the so-called 30% or 20% left out. Mr. Moloney stated that his group does a practical and resourceful job in ensuring that the group collects 70% to 80%. In many ways, that is not the major issue in the current debate. The issue in the debate is the other...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Collection and Recycling of Farm Plastics: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: I have heard that previously, and, in fairness to him, Mr. Moloney is sticking to the party line. The 20% has been left in limbo because, as he said, the independent collectors played to the market and the market changed; we all know that. We need to find a solution. What does Mr. Moloney think that solution is? Should the legislation be changed to strengthen IFFPG's hand to ensure it has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Collection and Recycling of Farm Plastics: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: Mr. McDonald cited twice, if not three times, the precedent whereby he believes farmers might buy plastic but not recycle it the following year and stated that there might be an overlap regarding the recycling. Taking that into consideration, over the 23-year period of the scheme has there ever been a situation where we had 110% recycling? In that scenario, there would be 110% or 120%...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Collection and Recycling of Farm Plastics: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: I apologise to the Chair and thank him for correcting me. There is difference of 5,000 tonnes. Mr. Moloney and Mr. Walker came before an Oireachtas committee today. Committees are a significant part of what we do in the Dáil and the Seanad and we have a major discrepancy in figures representing a huge amount of plastic. The Department is the one with due responsibility. He sat and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: In the next two or three days, thousands of primary school children will be getting their summer holidays. This will be a great experience for the kids. I am sure the parents might not have the same view. It will be an unusual period for the next few weeks. I want to mention something about primary education. There is a major issue we need to start talking about. Over the last few...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (21 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister. I had the pleasure of sitting beside him for nearly four years on the committee we worked on with regard to climate change. From my point of view, it was very informative. That work we began many years ago in 2016 has now come through. The Minister has a great knowledge of the issues at hand and I am sure he will do a very capable job. We see that in the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: I wish to raise the issue of the sports capital grant, which is an important initiative that has ensured the roll-out of significant funding to sports clubs throughout the country in recent decades. It is unique funding that gives sports clubs an opportunity to embark on large-scale developments. The pot of €40 million is very welcome. More than 3,100 applicants have sought money...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Trade and Co-operation Agreement, Northern Ireland Protocol, and EU-UK Relationships post Brexit: Commissioner Mairead McGuinness (15 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Commissioner. We had an interesting meeting yesterday where we had representatives from both the whiskey industry and the dairy industry. They made it clear that the country-of-origin issue needs to be addressed and the implications are massive if you have 40% of Lakeland Dairies milk coming North. We need to get a solution here. This divergence in standards will be a big...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of Brexit on the Food and Drink Industry: Discussion (14 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: I welcome our witnesses to the meeting. It is very important we have this engagement. I know Mr. Lavelle and Mr. Mulvihill in particular can give us a real insight in to the dairy and whiskey industries and the issues affecting people on the ground. I will direct my first question on the dairy industry to Mr. Mulvihill. There has been a lot of talk about milk coming through the North to...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Brexit Issues: Discussion (8 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: I will be very brief because I realise the meeting has been going on for a long time. I am probably the final speaker and most of the questions have been asked. I would like to return to the issue of agriculture and the produce that frequently crosses the Border. Produce coming from the North to the South basically comprises raw milk and other materials. There is also produce going in the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Tim Lombard: I raise the issue of the fishing industry. On Wednesday last, I attended a major protest when 50 or 60 vessels sailed up Cork Harbour to protest about where the fishing industry is at the moment. The industry has been through a torrid time. Brexit has been a major issue and fishers are unsure about where the markets will go. The new requirement to weigh fish on the pier side is a huge...

Seanad: Search and Rescue System: Motion (28 May 2021)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Acting Chairperson for the opportunity to speak on this important motion. I compliment Senator Craughwell on bringing it forward. It is important that there be an airing of views on all aspects of where we are going with regard to air and sea services and where SAR services fit in with those. I come from a coastal community. I live three or three and a half miles from the sea...