News & Statements
Greater enforcement of short-term letting Airbnb legislation needed to tackle rental crisis– Lombard
Greater enforcement of short-term letting legislation is urgently needed as there are ten times as many properties on Airbnb than on long term rental sites, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Teacher training for dyslexia must be made mandatory to help support students who need it – Lombard
Teacher training for dyslexia must be made mandatory to help support students who need it, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Michael Collins artefacts must be purchased by the State given historical significance – Lombard
A walking stick belonging to Michael Collins and documents linked to the political leader must be acquired by the State given their historical significance, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Three-year cap on financial contributions introduced for Fair Deal scheme – Lombard
A three-year cap on the financial contributions of family farms and businesses when calculating the cost of nursing home care will bring peace of mind to farming and business communities across the country, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Unfair assessment process for dyslexic students requires urgent change – Lombard
Children with dyslexia in Irish primary schools are unfairly discriminated against and must be afforded the assistance they require throughout the examination process, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Climate-neutral farm project paves the way for agriculture sector to become an environmental leader – Lombard
Funding of €2million to help deliver 5,000 climate-neutral farms is a game changer in paving the way for the agriculture industry to be an environmental leader towards hitting our ambitious climate targets, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Clampdown on idle Airbnb properties urgently needed to tackle housing crisis – Lombard
Government must move swiftly to ensure enforcement of Airbnb agents operating without planning permission who are soaking up the rental market by limiting the availability of affordable properties, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Senator urges farmers to mind their mental health during busy time for agriculture
Farmers have been urged to mind their mental health as the sector’s busiest time coincides with Level 5 lockdown and Brexit pressures.
Lombard calls for long-term focus for Government’s Strategy on Women and Girls
Work must begin now on the successor to the Government’s Strategy on Women and Girls, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Cork Senator Tim Lombard sought an update on the Strategy in the Seanad this week.
Lombard calls for insurance industry reps to come before Oireachtas committee to explain potential Covid levy on premiums
A Fine Gael Senator has called for representatives from the insurance industry to come before the Oireachtas Finance Committee to explain why life assurance applicants are being asked if they have had Covid-19.