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

Frances Black: Minutes of committee's meeting on 18 April have been circulated to members for consideration. Are they agreed? Agreed. The purpose of this meeting is to consider the life cycle approach to mental health, particularly in the context of younger people. To enable the sub-committee to consider this matter, I welcome Dr. Joseph Duffy, CEO; Mr. Declan Whelan-Curtin, youth mental health...

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

Frances Black: I will follow up now on the Sláintecare recommendations. Dr. Duffy said in his submission that we are far from the goal set in the Sláintecare recommendations of 10% of health spending being ring fenced for mental health. In that context, I ask our guests to outline what they think the priorities for young people's mental health should be in the next budget.

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

Frances Black: That is fascinating, that they are more inclined to open up online.

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

Frances Black: University students are under unbelievable pressure these days. Many need to work quite a lot alongside their academic commitments and many are in precarious housing situations. We can imagine people having to live at home or sharing a house with many others and so on. Is this impacting university communities in general around mental health? What role is played by housing?

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

Frances Black: Yes, that is huge.

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...