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Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (9 May 2023)

Frances Black: Yes. It is a minefield.

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (9 May 2023)

Frances Black: What has been the other witnesses' experience with housing?

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (9 May 2023)

Frances Black: Does what Ms Hughes said about the online services have an impact from Jigsaw's perspective? I am thinking of people living with their parents and so on.

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (9 May 2023)

Frances Black: I am really interested in Jigsaw's provision of both traditional counselling and the email- and instant messenger-based support. Do the different services attract different cohorts of young people and are there differences in outcomes or efficacy? Does Dr. Duffy know what I mean?

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (9 May 2023)

Frances Black: Immediately.

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (9 May 2023)

Frances Black: That works for them.

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (9 May 2023)

Frances Black: That is fantastic. I have a final question for Ms Hughes. She noted in her opening statement the significant amount of psychological support provided in the university sector but that demand seems to be even higher. I know that on campuses there is periodic discontent about the long wait times to be seen. Do universities need to do more to support student mental health in general? The...

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (9 May 2023)

Frances Black: Does anyone have any further comments to make or questions to ask before we conclude? Is there any message?

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (9 May 2023)

Frances Black: I thank all the witnesses for coming in and for the phenomenal work they are doing in this area. We really appreciate it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 May 2023)

Frances Black: When it comes to the Israeli apartheid regime's crimes against the Palestinians, the international community is stuck in a cycle of condemnation and inaction. The UN has condemned Israel for violations of international law thousands of times but nothing has been done, partially because of the US veto on the UN Security Council. This pattern has fostered a sense of impunity within Israel....

Seanad: Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (10 May 2023)

Frances Black: The Minister of State is very welcome. I want to start by thanking my colleague, Senator Higgins, and her policy adviser, Sárán Fogarty, who have done phenomenal work in this area, as have Senators Ruane, Warfield and McDowell. Many people have done brilliant work. I really believe this Bill is a celebration of democracy. That is what I think it is about today. We are fortunate...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Frances Black: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. It is powerful listening to all of them. Their expertise and experience are valuable and vital to this committee, especially on this subject. We hope to bring out a report and it is important we hear the recommendations of the ESRI. I am glad we are having this conversation in the Oireachtas. I say this because I believe these conversations...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Frances Black: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Frances Black: Given the current debates about the future of Ireland, the shared island and the all-island economy, what are the priorities for future research?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Frances Black: I definitely agree with Dr. McGuinness there. There is no doubt but that it is coming down the road. There is no point in kicking the can down the road as there will be a border poll. Planning and preparing are vital. I have one more question-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Frances Black: What might be the main economic benefits for a new and united Ireland within the EU? Do the witnesses believe there could be such benefits? What are their thoughts on any new economic benefits that might arise within the EU in an all-Ireland scenario?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Frances Black: I will keep it short. I have one question, and I also want to get the opinion of the witnesses on something else. We know the shared island unit is doing phenomenal work. There is no doubt about that. The unit has been involved with work the ESRI has been doing. If the witnesses were to advise the shared island unit on priorities, what would their advice be? My second question is on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Frances Black: I thank the witnesses.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Frances Black: Last Saturday, I had the honour of leading the 35th annual famine walk in the Leader's county of Mayo. It was organised by a wonderful group called Afri. This walk commemorates the suffering of Irish people during An Gorta Mór. It also serves as an opportunity, I believe, to reflect on the immense suffering that famine and war continue to inflict on people all across the world. As...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)

Frances Black: Mr. Ahern is very welcome and I join with others in commending him on his very hard work and efforts to secure peace in Northern Ireland. There is no doubt we are in a much better place as a result of the collective work and his work to achieve the Good Friday Agreement. I am speaking today on behalf of my colleagues in the Civil Engagement Group. I welcome any chance to speak about the...