Results 561-580 of 1,997 for speaker:Frances Black
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: Does the practice get people who may not be autistic?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Pensions and Social Security: Discussion (20 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: I thank both of our witnesses for coming in for this fantastic presentation today. There is no doubt that the witnesses' expertise and experience is so valuable. I may be a little bit cheeky in taking the credit for suggesting Dr. Fitzpatrick and Dr. Boland as witnesses. Having a respectful and productive debate around potential constitutional change requires high-quality information and...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Pensions and Social Security: Discussion (20 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: Does Dr. Boland wish to comment?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Pensions and Social Security: Discussion (20 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: Could both witnesses say a little about how people navigate the social welfare systems? How accessible are they? How much support exists? Is there legal aid for appeals?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Pensions and Social Security: Discussion (20 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: I am a little disappointed that my time was cut, seeing that some of the other parties got 20 minutes or more at the beginning. I would like to contribute again if there is more time for questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Pensions and Social Security: Discussion (20 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: I appreciate that. Dr. Fitzpatrick uses her platform as an academic to highlight the immense deprivation communities in the North face. How does she think the collapse of Stormont has impacted that situation? I thank an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach for allowing me ask that final question.
- Joint Committee On Health: Business of Sub-Committee (18 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: Apologies have been received from Deputy Ward and Senator Hoey. I hope that we have Deputy Lahart and Senator Dolan online. Deputy Gino Kenny will hopefully make it at some point. Before we get to the main item on the agenda, minutes of the sub-committee's meeting on 21 March have been circulated to members for consideration. Are they agreed? Agreed. The purpose of the meeting is...
- Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: The purpose of the meeting today is to consider the issue of the life cycle approach to mental health, particularly in the context of older people. To enable the sub-committee to consider this matter, I am pleased to welcome Mr. Seán Moynihan, chief executive officer, Ms Gráinne Loughran, senior policy and advocacy officer and Mr. Frank Dillon, head of communications, from Alone;...
- Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: The Mental Health Commission sent the committee a paper. I will read out the conclusion: Older people’s mental health is an increasingly important area of public policy that does not always get the attention it deserves. As set out in the [Mental Health Commission's] 2020 report older people’s mental health services particularly benefit from an integrated approach with social...
- Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: The next speaker is Deputy Lahart, who is joining us online. Will he confirm he is located on site in Leinster House?
- Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: Does anyone else want to come in on that?
- Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: Does Deputy Lahart have more questions?
- Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: Will Deputy Lahart agree to let Deputy Hourigan in at this point as she has to leave at 12.30 p.m.?
- Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: I have some questions. My first is for Mr. Taylor. Is he aware of what the delay is with the Law Reform Commission report on adult safeguarding? Has there been an update or has he heard anything?
- Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: It will be interesting to see when the report will come out. Mr. Taylor believes it will be out this year.
- Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: I thank Mr. Taylor. Mr. Moynihan mentioned loneliness earlier. He wanted to know whether there was somebody he could talk to who could deal with loneliness in general. Could he say a little more about what he meant?
- Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: How would ALONE see that plan or strategy? Is there a model-----
- Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: Does Ms Clarke want to come in?
- Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)
Frances Black: We are about to see the enactment of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act and the decision support service, which should see us move from a substantial decision-making approach to a more person-centred and human rights-compliant model of decision-making. This is a really positive development - I am sure the witnesses would agree - but how can we make sure that older people are...