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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: EirGrid: Chairman Designate (26 Nov 2019)

Tim Lombard: I compliment Mr. Tuohy on his comprehensive responses here this afternoon. It has been a pleasure to listen to him. I was going to ask about the interconnector but other members have already done so. The Celtic interconnector is a major part of our infrastructure and the scheme will affect Ireland. One wonders, particularly in my part of the world, where the interconnector will land but...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Data Collection by Digital Assistants: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Tim Lombard: I thank the contributors to the debate, which has been very informative. Does Mr. Sutherland think there is an information deficit among the public regarding this issue? Does he think the normal mother, father or other adult is aware of the capabilities of whatever device is in front of them? Does he believe there is a deficit of this information? Do the public realise that the phones in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Data Collection by Digital Assistants: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Tim Lombard: The other issue is the size of the operation. We are in an usual space in Ireland. We have a major conglomeration of tech companies that are a major force. The Data Protection Commission is going up to 170 staff this year alone. We are talking about multinationals that have very deep pockets. Is it big industry against small government? The commission has an independent remit but it is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (20 Nov 2019)

Tim Lombard: The Minister, Deputy Creed, has great knowledge of Kinsale and his father covered that area for many years. His knowledge of Kinsale is very appropriate to this matter. I am looking for movement on the Gaelscoil in Kinsale, which was established in 2007. It first got approval for a permanent structure in 2015 and, since then, it has been sitting in limbo. We have a site and we are trying...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (20 Nov 2019)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Minister for his response. I realise it is not his brief. This issue went to the Chief State Solicitor's office in October 2018.Every week my office has contacted the Department and State solicitors for an update. While I appreciate it is not in the Minister's brief, it is very frustrating that we have no movement on it. He might ask the Minister for Education and Skills,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Nov 2019)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to come in at this late hour. I want to speak about the beef industry and the significant news that broke this morning regarding major movement in the Chinese market, which has seen a tenfold increase this year, which is something we need to welcome. The beef industry has gone through turmoil in the past eight or ten months. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Concerning Greyhound Industry: Bord na gCon (12 Nov 2019)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the witnesses and acknowledge their opening statement. Many issues have been covered regarding the infrastructure, the care fund and the IT upgrade, which are all very positive steps. I want to ask about the promotion of the dog racing industry and how we are faring on that level. One of the major races in my part of the world, the Irish Laurels, took place two weeks ago. There...

Seanad: Climate Action: Statements (5 Nov 2019)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister and his contribution to this important debate. Climate change is one of the key issues that we deal with. We have heard the political analyst from the Fianna Fáil press office make that statement here this morning. It is disappointing that Fianna Fáil is playing politics with such an important issue that we are trying to grapple with and on which we have...

Seanad: Climate Action: Statements (5 Nov 2019)

Tim Lombard: We propose to sit again tomorrow, Wednesday, at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2019)

Tim Lombard: I wish to comment on Senator Mulherin's contribution regarding anorexia. A debate on that issue would be very appropriate. We have all seen the issues in our communities as a result of it. There is also the issue of getting treatment through the child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS. That is a worthy debate which we should consider. I wish to raise a fantastic project that...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Autism Support Services (22 Oct 2019)

Tim Lombard: I also welcome the Minister of State. The purpose of this matter is to seek that the Minister for Education and Skills provide an update on the proposal by fee-paying schools to waive their fees for students wishing to attend State-funded autism spectrum disorder, ASD, units in their complexes. This is about inclusion and ensuring that people have the same opportunities for education,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Autism Support Services (22 Oct 2019)

Tim Lombard: I acknowledge the Minister of State's recognition of the issue, particularly regarding Bandon grammar school. The trustees of that school have stated that there will be no fees for any student who attends the unit. Reference is made to being open to all and that is exactly what the trustees have done in stating that no fee will be applicable. Taking the sustainability issue into account,...

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (22 Oct 2019)

Tim Lombard: Dáil Éireann passed the Social Welfare Bill 2019 on 16 October 2019, without amendment, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Family Law Bill 2019 on 16 October 2019, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2019)

Tim Lombard: I raise the issue of An Post's policy of replacing post offices when a postmaster dies. There is an issue in my part of the world. Applications closed last Friday for a post office in Belgooly, County Cork. The remuneration being offered to the replacement postmaster is €27,000, and that is to open throughout lunch hour and to open five days a week. Getting somebody to fill that...

Seanad: Sustainable Tourism: Statements (16 Oct 2019)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. I want to discuss with him the initiative his Department has driven in recent years regarding food tourism. I am talking mainly about the Taste of West Cork and the great success this has been. There is great and wonderful opportunity for us to promote what we have on the island, and food is a major part of that. More can be done in this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Change Advisory Council Annual Review 2019: Discussion (16 Oct 2019)

Tim Lombard: I will be brief, as most of my comments have already been made. What is Professor FitzGerald's view of the dairy industry? He mentioned where he thought it would go and the most appropriate way it could develop over the next decade. It will probably be one of the key issues for the question of affordability. Consider what the commodity market is doing in terms of farming. Given...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Gas Networks Ireland's Vision 2050: Discussion (15 Oct 2019)

Tim Lombard: I welcome our guests. I return to the matter of CCS. Many members sat on the Joint Committee on Climate Action. CCS was discussed in detail and we heard a slightly different version of how CCS fitted into the pyramid. While I was pushing a point, the guests appearing before that committee raised the issue of how we needed to change how we generate electricity, and many other issues,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Gas Networks Ireland's Vision 2050: Discussion (15 Oct 2019)

Tim Lombard: What is the timeline to lift the infrastructure from the seabed? Will it take a decade to do it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Gas Networks Ireland's Vision 2050: Discussion (15 Oct 2019)

Tim Lombard: A project happened in conjunction with the chamber of commerce in Cork last March that involved the first ever bus to use biomethane, a form of biogas, other than compressed natural gas. The city of Cork is so compact and, given its bus infrastructure, would be the perfect option for a pilot project to run a bus network using compressed natural gas. The chamber of commerce has consistently...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Oct 2019)

Tim Lombard: In the absence of Senator Devine, who tabled this Commencement matter, the House will stand suspended until 11.30 a.m.