Results 1-20 of 182 for long speaker:Tim Lombard

Seanad: Agriculture: Statements (16 Apr 2024)

Tim Lombard: ...and so on can be sorted in time but these lads are under mental strain. They are physically and mentally exhausted. Families are worn out because of the weather we have dealt with in the last seven months. Along with our tillage sector, our vegetable sector is under significant stress. I will tell a true story. I met a lady coming out of the shopping centre in Bandon last week. She...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (20 Mar 2024)

Tim Lombard: ...in recent years in places like Kilbrittain, Nohoval and, in particular, Kinsale, but, unfortunately, this village and parish have not seen any development, which they have been seeking for so long. The principal has done so much in respect of this matter. I hope the Minister of State will give me an outline of where he thinks the tender process is and the timeline for a new school. My...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (14 Feb 2024)

Tim Lombard: ...not to abuse this privilege and may be directed by the Chair to cease giving evidence on an issue. Witnesses should follow the direction of the Chair in this regard and are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that, where reasonable, no adverse comments should be made against an identified third person or entity. I welcome, from Macra na Feirme, Ms Elaine...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (14 Feb 2024)

Tim Lombard: ...does Macra na Feirme want from the Government between now and October? What needs to happen on the ground so we can empower farmers again to help them make the changes, including in respect of long-term plans, waiting for TAMS grants of 70% and everything else? We are probably a little bit off in that we will not have it done in the next seven or eight months. I do not know whether you...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Dental Services (8 Feb 2024)

Tim Lombard: ..., which is geographically tight, they cannot get a dentist in Schull. That is a huge issue for the school catchment area. We need to find out why we cannot get dentists into west Cork.What is the long-term strategy here? There is an enormous issue in respect of how we get professionals to come to geographically challenged areas. The cost of living is lower and housing is available....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2024)

Tim Lombard: ...putting flood defences in place is becoming the big issue. We need to fast-track these issues. There are so many environmental impact assessments and everything else that the process takes too long, and the knock-on implication is that villages such as Ballinspittle are being affected. They are being washed out. I really feel for the families who were affected at 5 o'clock this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (24 Jan 2024)

Tim Lombard: ...not to abuse this privilege, and if directed by the Chair to cease giving evidence, they should do so. Witnesses should follow the direction of the Chair in this regard and are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that, as is reasonable, no adverse commentary should be made against an identifiable third person or entity. Witnesses who give evidence from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (24 Jan 2024)

Tim Lombard: ...privilege and may be directed to cease giving evidence on an issue at the Chairperson's direction. Witnesses should follow the direction of the Chair in this regard. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that, as is reasonable, no adverse commentary should be made about an identifiable third person or entity. Witnesses who are to give evidence...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Provision (13 Dec 2023)

Tim Lombard: ...of these properties in the fourth quarter of 2024 is exactly what I wanted to hear. It is important we stick to those timelines, given people in Kinsale have been watching for these houses for a long time. With the first phase delivered, we can then run through the other two phases, which will be very valuable. I thank the Minister of State for the update.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: An Rialálaí Agraibhia: Engagement with Chairperson Designate (6 Dec 2023)

Tim Lombard: ...regulator is based in Backweston at the moment. Will it be looking for statistics from the Department and working with it? Is Ms Lenehan happy with collocation with the Department or is there a long-term aim to move to a different location?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Enrolments (5 Dec 2023)

Tim Lombard: ...and focus of the Government. We need to make sure there is an appropriate PE hall and an Astroturf put in place because they will be building these modular classrooms on the playground. In the long term, for a town the size of Clonakilty and the growth that is happening there, where the county development plan states there will be a predicted 1,000 more people living in the town by 2028,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Enrolments (5 Dec 2023)

Tim Lombard: ...is put in place and the Astroturf for which the college has covered 50% of the cost, needs to be provided to ensure kids have the space required and the option of activity at break times. In the long term, the college will need another extension. There is room, capacity and space at the back of the college. It will be the same story next year. If not for the good work of the principal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges Facing the Horse Sport Industry: Horse Sport Ireland (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Tim Lombard: I welcome Horse Sport Ireland's opening statement. It is five pages long. It is good at setting out what the witnesses are doing. I missed the last meeting on these issues. The last page of the opening statement outlines an expenditure of nearly €3 million going to affiliate organisations from 2020 to 2023. Will the witnesses clarify that page, please? These organisations all...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges Facing the Horse Sport Industry: Horse Sport Ireland (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Tim Lombard: ...precarious position in the accounts. Where do the witnesses believe the organisation is going regarding that funding issue and how everyone involved can be given security? What are HSI's long-term plans for that funding model?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Nov 2023)

Tim Lombard: ...drastic quickly, people will not be able to socialise or go out and the isolation issues we have will be intensified. The Minister has been talking about and looking at this huge issue for so long. It needs to be addressed. I propose a debate with the Minister for Transport in this Chamber in the coming weeks about his vision for the taxi service and for Uber. Does he have a long-term...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Concerns for Sourcing Winter Animal Feed in Shannon Callows Area: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Tim Lombard: I am a long way from the witnesses' part of the world. I am a Corkman. I acknowledge the Deputies and Senators from all parties and none who have come to bat for the witnesses. Some 230 farmers are involved in payments under this scheme. I take it that, for a majority of them, we are talking about silage ground from their land portfolio, or is it grazing ground and silage ground?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (26 Oct 2023)

Tim Lombard: ...Kinsale that needs a little extra attention to make sure it reaches its full potential regarding a new building. This is an issue on which Councillor Marie O'Sullivan and I have been working for a long time to make sure we could deliver this new building. There has been significant movement in school complexes in Kinsale over the past few years. Last Friday morning, I attended the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff (11 Oct 2023)

Tim Lombard: ...the system itself. It is an avenue we need to start talking about to make sure we have more recruits coming through that podiatry course and maybe a second course somewhere in Ireland. In the long term we have an issue going forward for the whole country; in the short term, west Cork in particular is really badly affected. Will the Minister of State provide an update as to where we are...

Seanad: Budget 2024 (Finance): Statements (10 Oct 2023)

Tim Lombard: ...because of Brexit. This so-called budget from Sinn Féin has missed all of the key issues regarding the agricultural industry. It is about making sure we protect all people, not just a cohort of society. This budget has gone a long way to helping everyone in that circle. I welcome the budget on those key issues regarding agriculture. I mention another issue Sinn Féin will not...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Tim Lombard: .... As an industry, it is worth €17.2 billion to our State, with 59 different milk plants all over Ireland. It is a driver in our rural economy and we must make sure to do our best in the long term to ensure we can keep the derogation to 250 kg N/ha in the entirety of Ireland, which is important. It is important that the EU Commissioner comes to Ireland. The Taoiseach's...