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Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: Even Limerick, God forbid. If we are not wanted in Dublin, perhaps we should step outside the base and ask where the Office of Public Works will take us. If a location is being sought, we will definitely look for one. This issue should be addressed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Sector: European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development (20 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Commissioner, who brings a wealth of experience to his role. He touched on the conference that was held in Cork three weeks ago, which I was privileged to attend along with the Commissioner, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Michael Creed, and Irish MEPs, Deirdre Clune and Seán Kelly. It was a very important conference and what came out of it needs...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: To follow what Senator Colm Burke and other colleagues said regarding maternity services and what direction we are taking with them, I am deeply concerned by what I read in the Irish Examinertoday. The direction we are taking with these services is a real concern for the population. The work rate of the people involved is fantastic. My wife and I had the privilege of using the service in...

Seanad: Agricultural Prices and Decision by UK to Leave EU: Statements (25 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister and compliment him on the impact he has had on agriculture in only a short time. He provided a safe pair of hands when such was needed. It is great that we have him with us today. In many ways, Brexit is the greatest challenge facing our food and drinks industry. The coming months and years will say much about how our industry develops. There have been major changes...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Priorities of Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion (25 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: Mr. Aidan O'Driscoll gave a fantastic and in-depth presentation. One issue he raised was the TB eradication programme. Margaret Good, who works in the Department, is the European, if not the world expert, on TB. One issue that comes up is the eight-hour test compared to the 24-hour blood test and how they fit into the system. I have heard of cases where a skin test, an eight-hour test and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Priorities of Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion (25 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: Will this be broken down by electoral areas or divisions, or how will it be done?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Priorities of Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion (25 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: If it could be done by electoral division, the problem is that in my part of the world the electoral divisions are huge.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Priorities of Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion (25 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: For the wall and the capping?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Priorities of Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion (25 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: Does Mr. O'Driscoll think the tender will be €20 million per project or more?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Priorities of Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion (25 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: That is fair enough, no problem.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Priorities of Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion (25 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: Enough said.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Priorities of Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion (25 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: Does Mr. O'Driscoll think there should be correspondence to say there is an issue or problem, rather than having a farmer waiting for a text and ringing the guy next door to see if he got the text? That kind of information gap annoys people.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Priorities of Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion (25 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: I seek clarity about the eight-hour TB blood testing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Priorities of Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion (25 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: In light of what we have heard here this evening it might be appropriate that someone such as Ms Margaret Good, who has a fantastic reputation in this field, might address the committee at some stage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Priorities of Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion (25 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: She is a world leader in that area.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: I wish to raise the issue of where we are going with electric cars. The question of how we can deliver an electric car programme that can work within our economic means is a key issue for our society. We need to promote electric cars as much as possible. The benefits are well known in terms of the carbon footprint but also in terms of their cost. There have been major changes regarding...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: In respect of the minimum pricing issue, if it kicks in and how it will kick in, I ask the Minister of State to clarify the matter. Sterling is worth 90c now but it is volatile. Can she change the provision if sterling gains parity in a few years' time? Parity with sterling would have a major effect on the economy of the Border region. If there is a sea change in sterling, what knock-on...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: We have had a positive debate. The Seanad should have its say when it comes to this legislation. As a new Senator, this is one of the cornerstone debates that we have had since we were elected. I will not say that I am enjoying this proactive debate but it is definitely good to see the Seanad tease out key issues. The Seanad is the right place and forum to debate these issues. Earlier I...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Tim Lombard: I am looking for clarity. If one were to go into an airport tomorrow morning and buy a keyring with Guinness on it, which are for sale at every airport, will it be the case that if a 17 year old has a keyring with Guinness on it, it is a breach of this legislation? Let us take the example of hats or other garments. I was trying to make the point earlier that Guinness is more a symbol of...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2016)

Tim Lombard: On the issue of the American election, it is important that we recognise the democratic decision that has happened. It was a unique election and, in many ways, the people doing the polling and those in the media really got it wrong this time. I want to raise the issue of what we are doing in regard to legislating for the Irish Coast Guard service, an issue that has been raised previously....