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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.

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

Frances Black: I thank the witnesses and wish Dr. Burke and Mr. Kelly well in their new roles. We have to remember the workers who work in CAMHS. They do a phenomenal amount of work and I have no doubt they are probably burnt out a lot of the time with the work they do. With regard to the Mental Health Commission's report, does Mr. Walsh agree with what it said, that there is a lack of governance and...

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

Frances Black: I will come to the staffing issue. It is quite shocking to think there is only one CHO that is fully staffed. We are in an actual crisis. Will the witnesses give an overview of what the staffing issues are? What is going on? What is happening with regard to staffing? I think it was CHO 7 Mr. Kelly spoke about earlier and said cannot it get staffing. What are the issues? Is it because...

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

Frances Black: This morning the witnesses from the Mental Health Commission spoke about the importance of a national director. I believe a national director is needed just to put mental health on the map and to make mental health a priority. What is Mr. Walsh's feeling about having a national director? Does he think it would possibly make his life easier and be that core piece that is missing when it...

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

Frances Black: Is Mr. Walsh saying that he does not think a national director is a good idea?