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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 1: In page 4, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: “(b) by the deletion of subsections (4), (4A), (5) and (6),”. The purpose of this amendment is to remove presumptive minimum sentencing from the Firearms Act 1925. I am here on behalf of my Civil Engagement Group colleague, Senator Ruane. She spoke last week of an opportunity here to...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I am just a little concerned because the word "gangland" speaks to why we tabled these amendments. I have to stress that these are not ganglands; they are communities and they need support and rehabilitation. Now more than ever, by removing the minimum sentence we would acknowledge the fact that they need support and rehabilitation rather than further punishment. We do not need to collate...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 2: In page 4, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following: “(ii) the deletion of subsections (4), (4A), (5) and (6),”.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 3: In page 4, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: “(ii) the deletion of subsections (4), (4A), (5) and (6),”.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 4: In page 4, between lines 26 and 27, to insert the following: “(ii) the deletion of subsections (4), (4A), (5) and (6),”.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 5: In page 4, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following: “(ii) the deletion of subsections (4), (4A), (5) and (6),”.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 6: In page 5, between lines 4 and 5, to insert the following: “(b) by the deletion of subsections (3C) and (3D),”.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 7: In page 5, line 11, after “subsections” to insert “(9), (9A), (10), (11),”.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 8: In page 5, to delete lines 14 and 15 and substitute the following: “8.The Criminal Justice Act 2007 is amended by the deletion of section 25.”.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I welcome the Minister. I am glad to see him here this evening as we debate this important legislation, which, I hope, will be an important piece of the puzzle in terms of addressing the housing crisis. I broadly welcome the Bill which, in my view, addresses many of the issues that existed in the SHD legislation it will replace. I took serious issue with many of the elements of the SHD...

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: The Minister is very welcome to the House. I am proud to be a co-sponsor of the Bill, along with my Civil Engagement Group colleagues. I commend Senator Gavan on introducing the Bill. I also commend Together for Safety on drafting this important legislation and its advocacy for the introduction of safe-access zones. As the Minister well knows, following the 2018 referendum to repeal the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I wish to speak again about the music and entertainment industry, more specifically the impact this dreadful pandemic is having on the lives of individuals employed in that industry in Ireland and, ultimately, on our heritage and our culture. I understand totally that we need to take action to curtail the spread of Covid-19, but I believe that the music and entertainment sectors have...

Seanad: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: The Minister is very welcome to the House. I commend him and the Department on the work they have done on this issue. I also commend Senator Chambers on the work she has done on Brexit. It has been phenomenal. Her dedication has been brilliant. I welcome this opportunity to contribute to the discussion on the protocol. No doubt about it, the starting point must remain Brexit. No one...

Seanad: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: The Irish Government has an obligation to plan and prepare for the Border poll that is promised in the Good Friday Agreement. The Government has the necessary resources to undertake the research on what a new Ireland, a new Ireland that is a warm house for all, would look like in areas such as health, education and housing. It is legitimate to promote the idea of reunification of the island...

Seanad: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: -----so that when people are asked to vote, they will do so with as much knowledge as possible. Let us plan for a better future for everybody on this island. We must defend the protocol, we must embrace the many opportunities it provides and we must prepare for a better future together on this island within the European Union. I would love to see the establishment of a cross-party...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I broadly welcome the Bill and commend the Minister on the efforts that he and his Department are making to promote the development of a more sustainable housing system in Ireland. I am aware that much positive work has been done but we have a great deal more to do.I look forward to engaging constructively with the Minister and his Department to ensure that...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Mental Health Commission (16 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: As we have a quorum we will begin the meeting in public session. Apologies have been received from Deputy Gino Kenny. Are the draft minutes of the sub-committee meeting on 2 November 2021 agreed? Agreed. I welcome to the meeting officials from the Mental Health Commission to discuss the mental health (amendment) Bill. I welcome Mr. John Farrelly, chief executive, Dr. Susan Finnerty,...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Mental Health Commission (16 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I thank Mr. Farrelly. The first speaker is Deputy Ward.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Mental Health Commission (16 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: Yes.