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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine TB Eradication Programme: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (22 Nov 2016)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the delegation which has brought clarity to an issue that has faced Irish agriculture for 70 or 80 years. At a meeting a couple of weeks ago representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine expressed the wish that we would be TB free by 2030, which will be a significant challenge for the veterinary and farming sectors in Ireland taking account of the wildlife...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine TB Eradication Programme: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (22 Nov 2016)

Tim Lombard: When the analysis of the study into badgers is finished, Dr. Good might make it available to us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine TB Eradication Programme: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (22 Nov 2016)

Tim Lombard: If it is good news.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion (Resumed). (22 Nov 2016)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the witnesses. Regarding the vision for RTE, the future financial model is questionable when we take into consideration capital issues regarding Brexit and how it will affect the commercial side. Has RTE been affected by a lack of advertising because of Brexit? To what degree will it affect RTE in future? Ms O'Keeffe stated if the Donnybrook site is sold the proceeds would be...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Live Exports (23 Nov 2016)

Tim Lombard: It was with deep shock and alarm that we heard the news last week that Cork Marts proposes to pull out of the export trade of live calves. It is a very important trade because it takes the glut of Friesian bull calves off the market, which helps our beef and dairy industries. This is an alarming decision for the agricultural community. Approximately 60% of the dairy industry is based in...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Live Exports (23 Nov 2016)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the statement made by the Minister on this important issue. Bord Bia's involvement in the markets is important. All I can ask is that we perhaps redouble our efforts regarding Bord Bia and see whether it could engage with exporters. If there is a space where a quarter of the export market is left open, we need to encourage new people to come in. I appreciate that it is a...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Tim Lombard: I welcome this important Bill. We are in the kind of emergency situation that places an onus on us to pass the Bill as fast as we can in order to tackle the current housing crisis. Section 3 covers a period of three years with a possible extension of two years. The provision applies to housing developments that are comprised of over 100 units, which is not the normal size of a housing...

Seanad: Micro-plastic and Micro-bead Pollution Prevention Bill 2016: Second Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Tim Lombard: I second the amendment.In many ways, this is a healthy debate and it is important that we have it. The House has been involved in leading the debate on many issues and I compliment Senator Grace O’Sullivan on starting this one. The Minister has made known his view on how he believes the Government should address the issue. It must be addressed and the Minister has proposed clear...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Effect of Bad Weather on Grain Harvest: Irish Farmers Association (6 Dec 2016)

Tim Lombard: This is not the first time I have spoken on this issue. I raised it with the Commissioner when he came to town a few months ago and I have also raised it in the Seanad on several occasions. I come from Minane Bridge, County Cork, which is three miles from the sea and this issue affected most of my neighbours, colleagues and friends. There are two issues really. One was the weather in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Effect of Bad Weather on Grain Harvest: Irish Farmers Association (6 Dec 2016)

Tim Lombard: I know the IFA is putting together a survey. What is the situation with Teagasc putting figures together to help the IFA's case? Has the IFA been talking to Teagasc and has the latter been helpful in putting together the summary of the issues that exist? If Teagasc were involved, that report would be very helpful to this committee. I still believe that we need to go to the Minister and...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2016)

Tim Lombard: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (7 Dec 2016)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the Minister to the Chamber. He is becoming a regular visitor to this Chamber. He has been here twice in 24 hours. It is an important step and an important statement that the Minister has made today. I do not know if it will be the process from now on but it is the first time that we have had annual transition statements made to the Seanad. It is an important step forward for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Brexit on Irish Agriculture and Fisheries Sectors: Discussion (13 Dec 2016)

Tim Lombard: I welcome Mr. Power. I was very interested to hear his comments on the UK economy and how it had reacted since the vote last May. It is unique that there was an initial dip and that it then picked up. There were thoughts initially that food price inflation in 2017 would be a big issue in the UK market and that, depending on to whom one talked, prices would jump by 4% to 8%. Taking into...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Brexit on Irish Agriculture and Fisheries Sectors: Discussion (13 Dec 2016)

Tim Lombard: Mr. Healy referred to the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP. If the United Kingdom withdraws from the European Union, it will create a gap in the European budget which, if not filled, will have significant knock-on effects for the agricultural and rural communities. This will be the main issue when CAP reform talks start next year. Not only will Brexit have an impact on trade, it will also...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2016)

Tim Lombard: I join with other Senators in raising what has been happening in Syria in the past few weeks, months and years. We have watched one of the great atrocities in recent years in Aleppo. We are not taking sides but we need to raise the issue and we have already done so with the ambassador and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. How can we, in the western world, watch while an...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (15 Dec 2016)

Tim Lombard: I wish to find out where the proposals to bypass Bandon sit in the list of priorities. Bandon is the biggest town in west Cork with a population of 6,500 people. It is the gateway to west Cork and the N71 goes through the town. If Bandon and west Cork are to develop, we need to have a plan to ensure the town is bypassed. There have been major developments in Bandon in recent years, some...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (15 Dec 2016)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I want this on the agenda to ensure when the capital review takes place the Bandon bypass extension will be included. I would like to take up the Minister of State's offer to meet the Minister, Deputy Ross, to discuss the issue. It is a key issue for Bandon and west Cork. I thank the Minister of State for his response.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2016)

Tim Lombard: Today is an important day. There is no point in saying it is not. The other House of this Parliament is having a debate about one of the key issues that affects society, namely, rent certainty and how we will move forward. The Minister, Deputy Coveney, has introduced a brave proposal and he has moved where many people would not go. I object to being lectured from the other side of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2016)

Tim Lombard: We were not the people in charge when the banking crisis collapsed the nation. The people who are sitting on the other side of the House must take responsibility for the car crash-state in which they left this country. Now we are trying to put the wheels back on and to move the country forward. We are trying to get the construction industry, banking sector and the entire country moving...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of the UK Referendum on Membership of the EU on the Irish Agrifood and Fisheries Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jan 2017)

Tim Lombard: I thank Professor Matthews for his wonderful contribution. One of the key issues facing the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine is the response to CAP reform and how it will fit in if Brexit materialises, with particular reference to a reduction in the UK budget. The figure touted as being the possible reduction is 18% in the net contribution the United Kingdom makes to the...