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Seanad: Situation in Gaza: Statements (29 May 2025)

Frances Black: I will share time with my colleague Senator Higgins. The Minister of State is very welcome to the House today. I welcome the Cathaoirleach of the foreign affairs committee, Deputy John Lahart, here as well. For over a year and a half, we have been confronted with scenes in Gaza that are so horrific that they haunt us long after our screens go dark. Only this week, we saw the devastating...

Seanad: Situation in Gaza: Statements (29 May 2025)

Frances Black: They are legally binding, though. It is just a matter of accepting that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (27 May 2025)

Frances Black: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his new role-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (27 May 2025)

Frances Black: -----and I look forward to working with him and his officials. For the whole committee, this is a very important piece of work going forward. I agree with all of the suggestions made here this morning. They are all really inspirational, to be honest. I really liked what Deputy Tóibín said about legacy and the interstate case. That is really important going forward. I also...

Seanad: Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2025)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 39: In page 6, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: “Legal continuity 9. (1) The amendments made by this Act shall not affect the validity of any proceedings, whether pending or completed, or any investigation, prosecution, conviction, sentence, order, requirement or obligation made, imposed, issued or otherwise undertaken before the commencement...

Seanad: Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2025)

Frances Black: Am I hearing the Minister of State right in that he is not accepting the amendment?

Seanad: Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2025)

Frances Black: The amendment seeks to preserve the validity of forensic reports and expert opinions. It avoids delays in trials caused by re-examining evidence, with no extra resources required for evidence management. It also protects the work of technical and digital forensic teams. It would serve to maintain confidence in the justice process, having been drafted with input from forensic and legal...

Seanad: Nursing Homes and Care for Older Persons: Statements (26 Jun 2025)

Frances Black: The Minister of State is very welcome to the Chamber today. I thank him for being here to discuss this very important issue. We have a collective responsibility to safeguard the safety, dignity and well-being of older citizens, particularly those in nursing homes and care settings across Ireland. It is a matter of profound importance. As recent events have laid bare, we all know there is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025 (1 Jul 2025)

Frances Black: I will pass over to Senator Michael McDowell, if that is okay, and come back in after him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025 (1 Jul 2025)

Frances Black: Mr. Smyth and Mr. Keown are both very welcome. As they are probably aware, the Tánaiste has said publicly that the Government is willing to include services in this final Bill if we get the detail right. I am 100% certain that we can do so. Inserting services is absolutely crucial and there is no legal barrier to doing it. I have published detailed legal advice from some of the most...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025 (1 Jul 2025)

Frances Black: The reality is that when one looks at the legal details, the three top lawyers who will come before this committee next week are saying that we can do this. In his personal opinion, does Mr. Smyth think it is possible to do from a legal perspective?