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Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: Will the Minister of State come back to me with the answers to some of those questions?

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: Okay. It is very important and is something that needs to be addressed.

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No.11: In page 22, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: “Control on export of military items featuring automated means 28. (1) Notwithstanding sections 24, 25, 26 and27authorisation shall not be granted to a person or organisation to transit a military item through or from the State where such an item utilises automated means to function or has the...

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 12: In page 22, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: “Restriction on export of military items to a relevant occupied territory 28. (1) Notwithstanding sections 24, 25, 26 and27authorisation shall not be granted to a person or organisation to transit a military item through or from the State where such an item is destined for a relevant occupied...

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 13: In page 22, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: “Restriction on export of military items in contravention of Convention 28. (1) Notwithstandingsections 24, 25, 26and 27authorisation shall not be granted to a person or organisation to transit a military item through or from the State where such an item is subject to the Convention. (2) Where a...

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 14: In page 23, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: “(d) the authorisation is being sought for the export of a military item or dual-use item which utilises automated means to function or has the capacity to be used through or with automated means,”.

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 15: In page 23, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: “(d) the authorisation is being sought for the export of a military item or dual-use item which is destined for a relevant occupied territory or where there is a significant likelihood that the item may be transported to a relevant occupied territory,”.

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 16: In page 23, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: “(d) the authorisation is being sought for the export of a military item in contravention of the Convention,”.

Seanad: Disability Allowance: Motion (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I thank Senator Clonan for bringing the motion before us and I thank the Seanad Independent Group for using its time for it. I am very proud, as are Senators Flynn and Ruane, to have put my name to it. Senator Flynn has outlined the reasons the Civil Engagement Group supports the Bill. I want to very briefly add some commentary and before I do I will emphasise what a remarkable and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I would like a little more time. This is a very important issue. I do not like to have to rush it, to be honest.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I thank Deputy Burke. I appreciate it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I thank the Mental Health Commission for its work on this report, which was 100% badly needed for sure. I wish Professor Lucey well in his new work. I love the orchestra analogy. There is no doubt that we need an overall holistic approach when it comes to children. The stark reality is that behind every statistic there is a child or young person in dire need of the services. Families I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: Has the commission done work with the Department of Health in regard to Part 8 of the mental health amendment Bill, which concerns the admission of children to approved inpatient facilities? Has it done any work with the HSE on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: Why does Mr. Farrelly think that is?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I want to talk about the national director and the importance of a national director. It is shocking to hear Dr. Hillery say that the Minister was not told when the national director was got rid of. To be honest, I was not aware of that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: Will the witnesses speak about the importance of a national director because it is one of the key things that should happen, particularly around mental health?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: Did Mr. Farrelly want to come in there?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: It is really important. It is probably the one huge middle piece of the jigsaw or cog in the wheel that one needs. It is absolutely vital to get a national director.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: Exactly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I thank the witnesses so much.