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Senator Tim Lombard

General Election Candidate for: Cork South West

Constituency: Cork South West

Seanad Spokesperson on Agriculture, Food, Forestry & Marine

Senator Tim Lombard

Tim is a member of the 26th Seanad, and is a General Election candidate for Cork South West.  He is the vice-chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and is also a member of the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU.

Prior to becoming a Senator Tim served thirteen years as a Cork County Councillor where he worked actively on delivering new amenities, improving roads and footpaths, and tackling anti-social behaviour and traffic problems.

Tim is acknowledged as being a hardworking, dedicated, and forward-thinking politician who made history when, in 2011, he was elected as Cork County’s youngest ever Mayor.  He has been a member of the Southern and Eastern Regional Assembly since 2007 and has represented Cork County Council and the South West Regional Authority at the Regional Assembly.  Tim also served on the Forum’s Acute Hospitals and Population Health Committee, and was the first young councillor to be appointed to the Strategic Policy Committee as the Fine Gael Leader on the HSE board.

Outside of politics Tim is a family man, a farmer, and an active community member. Married to Catherine the pair live in Minane Bridge, with their two daughters and twin sons, where Tim is also a dairy-farmer and a former chairman of his local GAA club.

News & Statements

Fodder subsidy plan urgently required to import winter straw – Lombard

The Minister for Agriculture must act now to ensure adequate fodder and bedding for the winter is available to farmers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

16th July 2024

Toll plaza operators should make the All-Ireland hurling final a ‘toll free’ day – Lombard

One of the country’s busiest motorway toll plazas should be made free for the All-Ireland hurling final to prevent major traffic delays, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

9th July 2024

RACE application process must be brought forward to ease concerns of students – Lombard

The application process for the Reasonable Accommodations at Certificate Examinations (RACE) scheme must be brought forward to earlier in the Junior Cycle, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

20th June 2024

Another Leaving Cert looms without any additional time for students with dyslexia – Lombard

Students with dyslexia due to begin their Leaving and Junior Cert examinations next Wednesday are not on a level playing field with their peers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

31st May 2024

GAA must explain GAAGO gameplan at Oireachtas – Lombard

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) needs to explain what can be done to ensure more people see hurling and football matches on free to air TV, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

13th May 2024

GAA President invited before Seanad to discuss GAAGO controversy – Lombard

The President of the GAA has been invited before the Seanad to discuss issues of concern regarding subscription service GAAGO broadcasting matches, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

9th May 2024

Our rural road network needs immediate additional funding – Lombard

Critical roads funding is needed for local authorities nationwide, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Tim Lombard said nationwide road maintenance is essential for the safety of all commuters and motorists across the country.

3rd May 2024

State oral exams must be held during school term time to avoid unnecessary hassle for families – Lombard

Minister for Education Norma Foley and the State Examinations Commission (SEC) must revert to holding oral exams for Leaving Certificate Students during term time, a Fine Gael Senator Has said.

19th April 2024

Fodder Scheme is a solid first step to offering practical support for farmers – Lombard

The new fodder scheme is good news for farmers, but there are more immediate things that can and should be done to relieve the burden on the farming community right now, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

9th April 2024

Bus Éireann must review ageist policy on drivers to support expansion of School Transport Scheme – Lombard

Bus Éireann’s outdated age policy begs the question whether it’s time to review their operation of such an important contract like the School Transport Scheme, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

1st March 2024
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Contact Details

Address:
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
Email:

Tim.lombard@oir.ie

Address:
71 Lower O'Connell Street
Kinsale
Co. Cork

76 Sth Main St.
Bandon
Co. Cork
Phone:

021-4773399