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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: All-Ireland Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (2 May 2024)

Frances Black: I have a final comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: All-Ireland Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (2 May 2024)

Frances Black: Out of today's session can we take it the witnesses agree that planning and preparedness are absolutely vital when it comes to the possibility of a new and unified Ireland? Am I right in saying that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: All-Ireland Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (2 May 2024)

Frances Black: I agree.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2024)

Frances Black: Go raibh maith agat. I must again raise the issue of Gaza and the invasion of Rafah in its southern part. It fills me with so much dread it is hard to articulate at this stage. Rafah is about the size of Limerick city and is now home to more than 1.5 million people who have been displaced from their homes in northern and central Gaza by Israel's murderous invasion. People in Rafah are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (8 May 2024)

Frances Black: I welcome all our witnesses and thank them for their work in this area. I have a few questions about mental health. The reform of mental health services is a key element of Sláintecare. I acknowledge the launch of the HSE my mental health plan, but I would love hear about any further developments in this area, especially those related to treatment. Perhaps one of the witnesses will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (8 May 2024)

Frances Black: I would like to hear a little more about dual diagnosis. I would also love to hear, and if the officials do not have the information on this maybe they could send me some, about families, in particular, that have somebody who might have an eating disorder, and the anxiety, stress and worry around that, or family members who might have an addiction problem or mental health issue. Is any...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (8 May 2024)

Frances Black: That would be very helpful. I am conscious of time. It is my understanding that not all primary care centres have mental health services, and maybe Ms McArdle can answer this. It results in the postcode lottery. We here about that time and again. Are measures being taken to address this? This is to get more clarity on how the mental health services are incorporated into the new...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (8 May 2024)

Frances Black: That is great. Finally, can any of the witnesses provide an update in relation to the single point of access that was due to be established for primary care, mental health and disability services? I believe there were two test sites that were due to be established to test a common referral pathway for patients aged between 0 and 25. I am just wondering can any of the witnesses give the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (8 May 2024)

Frances Black: I have a quick question. I was interested in Mr. McCallion's opening statement, in which he mentioned advancing the implementation of a new application this year. Could he tell us more about that? Is it aimed at members of the public or is it more for healthcare professionals?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (8 May 2024)

Frances Black: That would be very helpful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (8 May 2024)

Frances Black: When will that be ready to go?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2024)

Frances Black: I take this opportunity to express my solidarity with Councillors Tania Doyle and Janet Horner. Janet was attacked last night while putting up posters and Tania and her husband were attacked recently by what I would call a racist while erecting her election posters. Some months ago, Councillor Hugh Lewis had a brick thrown through his window in an effort to intimidate him because of his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Healthcare Strategies: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Frances Black: I thank the witnesses most sincerely for appearing before the committee. I thank them for their time and dedication in their work, including the preparation they put in for this session. Their opening statement has shone a light on the shocking systemic challenges facing the sector. I hope that Ms Flanagan might be able to provide some insight into her personal experience of those living...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Healthcare Strategies: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Frances Black: I ask Ms Flanagan to expand on the importance of diet and how people might be helped with that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Healthcare Strategies: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Frances Black: Ms Flanagan has a wealth of knowledge on this area and could probably be a consultant because of her own experience.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Healthcare Strategies: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Frances Black: It is so important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Healthcare Strategies: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Frances Black: That is what is key here. I wish to ask one more question before my time is up. I was very happy to hear Ms Rogers mention the Sláintecare action plan in the NAI's opening statement. I understand that the integrated models of care and community-based supports form the backdrop to Sláintecare reforms. Ms Rogers has touched on the issue already and I ask her to please expand on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Healthcare Strategies: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Frances Black: Yes.