News & Statements
Sinn Féin’s reckless attempt to change drainage legislation would put communities at further risk of flood damage – Lombard
Sinn Féin’s attempt to remove crucial legislation that allows the OPW to provide critical maintenance to the country’s rivers is reckless in the extreme, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Planning system for flood defence schemes needs radical overhaul – Lombard
Flood defence scheme applications across the country need to be processed more quickly to allow fast construction to combat weather bombs such as the deluge which hit this week, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Immediate support needed for communities flooded by Storm Babet – Lombard
Local communities left heavily flood damaged from Storm Babet’s torrential rainfall should have access to immediate emergency funding from separate Government departments, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Gains for farmers in Budget 2024 – Lombard
Farmers can be reassured that Fine Gael is looking out for rural communities by the measures included in Budget 2024, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Teacher union representatives to attend Oireachtas briefing on dyslexia rights – Lombard
Representatives of teacher unions, parents and advocates will discuss dyslexia rights and supports at a briefing tomorrow, which has been organised by Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard.
Agriculture Minister must provide clarity on nitrates derogation – Lombard
The Minister for Agriculture must provide clarity to farmers on the issue of nitrates derogation, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Farmers frustrated with changes to nitrates limits– Lombard
Farmers have been left frustrated and disappointed at the changes to nitrates derogation limits and delays in farm payments, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Review of School Transport Scheme must be published urgently
The review of the School Transport Scheme must be published without further delay, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Option to withdraw from SIM still available to farmers who fear having insufficient fodder for winter – Lombard
Farmers can withdraw from the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) if they have insufficient straw for fodder and bedding, a Fine Gael Senator has stated.
Time to ‘bin’ lofty attitude to imperfect fruit and veg – Lombard
Vegetables are the most commonly wasted food type in supermarkets, accounting for a massive 20% of waste, followed by fruit at 16%, a Fine Gael Senator has stated.