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Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Would Ms Leonard like to come in with a response?

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: I have a few comments I would like to make and a question might arise. We have a little more time. Some of those attending this meeting know that I feel the impact on family members is vital. We require an holistic approach with regard to recovery for family members who have somebody that they love with an alcohol, drug or gambling problem. That is important. Dr. Stephanie Brown, who is...

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Does Ms Leonard feel she covered everything she needed to? I am aware I shut her down at the very beginning. Has she any more recommendations or anything else that she wants to highlight? Does she think she has covered everything?

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Would Mr. Greaves, Ms Lawless or Ms MacAndrew like to add to that or do they feel they covered everything?

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: I thank Mr. Greaves. Is there anything Mr. Cooney or Ms Bryans wish to say to finish up?

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Thank you all very much. As Cathaoirleach of the Joint Sub-Committee on Mental Health, I say a huge thank you for the wonderful work the witnesses dedicate their lives to doing, particularly through the whole Covid pandemic. They are front-line workers and sometimes they do not get the credit for the amazing work they are doing so on behalf of the committee and of the Houses of the...

Seanad: Sláintecare Implementation: Statements (19 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: I wish the Minister a good evening. He is very welcome to the Chamber. I thank him for taking the time to be here with us I can imagine how busy he has been. It has been an incredibly challenging 18 months for all parties. There is no doubt about that. I acknowledge the Trojan efforts of the Department, the health service and NPHET to keep us all in good health throughout this pandemic....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: I draw attention to the horrific abuse of adults with intellectual disabilities that occurred at the Ard Gréine Court facility, Donegal. On Friday last, The Irish Timesran another piece on the issue after it finally received a copy of the unpublished report into the matter, the Brandon report. We now know that approximately 108 incidents of devastating abuse were experienced by at...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (20 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: I am delighted to be here to speak in support of this Bill. I commend Senator Moynihan and her colleagues for their work on this important and pressing issue. The words "housing" and "crisis" are intimately intertwined in Ireland and often they appear inseparable, but they are not. We can do better on housing across the board and the Bill, as introduced by the Labour Party, will go some...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Today, I would like to discuss the recent announcement on the easement of restrictions with particular reference to the music and entertainment industry and the confusion, uncertainty and anomalies delivered on Tuesday afternoon. On 31 August last, 22 October was hailed as the date for the full reopening of this sector. Since then, preparations have been under way, rehearsals have been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: I thank Mr. O'Reilly and Ms Kenny for their powerful presentations. I am standing in for Senator Higgins today. I am heartbroken and shocked to hear what the witnesses had to go through to get basic and simple human rights. I want to talk a little about the current system and ask a couple of questions on it. I am hearing this morning that both Mr. O'Reilly and Ms Kenny have to constantly...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: I thank all the witnesses for their presentations. Like other colleagues, I want to thank them for the phenomenal work they have been doing during what has been a particularly challenging time for the health service. Many issues have been covered and I thank the witnesses for the phenomenal information they have given us. The issue I wish to raise is the connection between breast cancer...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: I agree it is not a popular message. Sometimes it makes you a killjoy even to talk about the impact of alcohol. Society needs to understand the negative impact of alcohol. Forgive me asking this if it has already been covered, it is around the family history clinics which is very interesting. If breast cancer is spotted in some family members and it could be genetic, how do you follow up...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: I thank the witnesses for all the work they have done particularly over the past year and a half in extremely challenging times.

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Children: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Apologies have been received from Senators Dolan and Hoey. This morning we will meet representatives from the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, ISPCC, and Barnardos to get an update on the impact of Covid-19 on the mental health of children. I welcome our witnesses this morning, who will be providing us with an update on the challenges faced by organisations working...

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Children: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: I thank Ms Connolly. I call Mr. Church from the ISPCC.

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Children: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: I thank Mr Church, who has presented some shocking statistics there to our committee.

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Children: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: I have tonnes of questions. There is so much going on as I am listening to the witnesses speak. First, I thank them for the phenomenal work they are doing. I can safely say I speak on behalf of the members in that regard. Unfortunately we are low on members today due to the fact that Wednesday is a hectic day here in Leinster House. It is a small committee anyway. I want to ask about...

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Children: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Does that service see children under 18?

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Children: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: No, that is fine. I am aware that Ms Keane has to leave soon but I have a couple more questions before she does. There has been concern during the Covid-19 pandemic that there was an increase in parental misuse of alcohol, prescription drugs and illegal drugs. Gambling has also come to the fore as an issue. Can Ms Keane say a little about the impact of that behaviour, particularly around...