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Seanad: Report of the Joint Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

Frances Black: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak at such an important debate. The work that Senator Flynn and the other members of the committee have completed is historic and vitally important. I will just speak about mental health and the stark realities of the mental health crisis in the Traveller community. I will read the statistics again because they are vital. Suicide accounts for 11%...

Seanad: Report of the Joint Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

Frances Black: Travellers experience the challenges of racism, discrimination, social exclusion, incarceration and unemployment on a scale that is difficult to comprehend. It is a dense web of disadvantage and cruelty that takes an enormous toll on the community’s mental health. The astronomical rates of mental illness among Travellers remind me of the similar epidemic of mental illness among the...

Seanad: Night-time Economy: Motion (13 Jul 2022)

Frances Black: The Minister is very welcome to the House. I am delighted to be here to support this motion. I thank Senator Warfield and his colleagues in Sinn Féin for tabling the motion and allowing us to debate a crucial issue. There is no doubt nightlife is a central part of our cultural life. It brings vibrancy to our cities and towns and provides a much-needed release from the pressures and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Rare Diseases: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2022)

Frances Black: I thank the witnesses for their very precise presentations. I was going to touch on some of what Deputy Crowe spoke about relating to young people. The question was answered very clearly so I thank the witnesses for that. As legislators, we see people with rare diseases. It is devastating to see that their families and supporters have to lobby and protest to get access to certain drugs....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Rare Diseases: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2022)

Frances Black: That is very good to hear. I look forward to seeing how it expands on an ongoing basis. Will the officials elaborate on the sorts of illnesses that can be detected by population screening? How can that be expanded?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Rare Diseases: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2022)

Frances Black: That is very good to hear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Rare Diseases: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2022)

Frances Black: General population screening.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Rare Diseases: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2022)

Frances Black: Is Dr. Martin's area more in newborns?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Rare Diseases: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2022)

Frances Black: Would Dr. Martin like to say a little about that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Rare Diseases: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2022)

Frances Black: That is fantastic. I thank Dr. Martin. The progress on the European research networks sounds quite positive, especially the psychosocial support. Have there been any studies or reports of patients' experiences engaging with this system? Will the officials speak about any personal insights they might have?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Rare Diseases: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2022)

Frances Black: I thank everyone for the great work they are doing. Keep it up.

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Frances Black: Fantastic. I thank the officials so much. I want to talk about families, which Senator Conway touched on. Obviously mental health waiting lists are very long at the moment. It is particularly stressful for families in the context of the CAMHS. How could families be better supported as they wait for the care? You can imagine what it would be like for a family that has a child who is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Effects of Long Covid and Provision of Long Covid Care: Engagement with Dr. John Lambert (6 Jul 2022)

Frances Black: I thank Dr. Lambert for attending and for the phenomenal work he has done and is doing. I know someone whose son had Lyme disease and Dr. Lambert was a godsend. They had no clue what was going on until they found Dr. Lambert. I apologise, as I missed some of Dr. Lambert's presentation, so forgive me if I am repeating questions. How many people have been impacted by long Covid? Has he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Effects of Long Covid and Provision of Long Covid Care: Engagement with Dr. John Lambert (6 Jul 2022)

Frances Black: Could it last longer than a year? Dr. Lambert is saying that long Covid is bad for a year, but does it get better or does it last for longer than a year?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Effects of Long Covid and Provision of Long Covid Care: Engagement with Dr. John Lambert (6 Jul 2022)

Frances Black: Can the brain inflammation that Dr. Lambert mentioned be seen physically? Is it worse in some people and better in others?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Effects of Long Covid and Provision of Long Covid Care: Engagement with Dr. John Lambert (6 Jul 2022)

Frances Black: It is fantastic that Dr. Lambert is so aware of all of that. He is doing vital work. If he had the resources or funding or even a magic wand, what would he do about this issue? How could people benefit if he had the resources?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Effects of Long Covid and Provision of Long Covid Care: Engagement with Dr. John Lambert (6 Jul 2022)

Frances Black: I thank Dr. Lambert for all the work he is doing. It is appreciated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: HSE (2 Mar 2022)

Frances Black: In the opening statement today, reference was made to the HSE's primary care services for children and young people and to Jigsaw services. One of the findings of the Maskey report on south Kerry CAMHS was that the team was accepting more referrals than was the norm in other CAMHS teams. We know that when primary care psychology services are under-resourced, this can put more pressure on...