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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...

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: Great.

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: Is there a specific organisation to which older people can go if they feel lonely or that they have particular mental health issues? ALONE probably performs some of that function as part of its work. However, is there a stand-alone organisation that deals specifically with mental health issues in older people and, if not, is such an organisation needed?

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: It would be fantastic to have such an organisation.

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: This has been a fascinating discussion. I thank the witnesses most sincerely for their attendance. Although we were aware of the issues, this engagement has opened our eyes a lot more. I compliment the witnesses on the great work they all are doing. It is phenomenal and we in the sub-committee sincerely thank them for it. I want to thank the representatives of Alone and Sage Advocacy for...

Seanad: Housing: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: I welcome the Minister of State. I have to talk about the eviction ban today. The end of the eviction ban and the broader housing crisis is the central issue in Irish life right now. Most of the debate around it has been confined to the Dáil so I am glad that Members of the Seanad have this opportunity. We are very appreciative of that and I thank the Deputy Leader, Senator Regina...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (29 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: I thank all the witnesses for coming in. I am sorry to have missed last week's meeting when Mr. Gloster was here. It is good to speak to him today and I wish him well in his new role. There is no doubt he has taken on a position of great responsibility during a potentially transformative time in the history of Irish healthcare so I wish him well and I hope the committee can assist him in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (29 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: I thank Dr. Henry. That sounds very positive. Sharing the Vision and heads of the mental health Bill both indicate a move towards a more human-rights based and less paternalistic model of mental health care. This has received some clinical resistance. How will the HSE help create the necessary cultural shift? I think that will be really important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (29 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: I thank Mr. Gloster very much and wish him well in his new role.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (28 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: I welcome this Bill and congratulate the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, in the strongest possible terms. It is an unalloyed piece of good news and it is important we celebrate these positive developments that everyone in the Chamber can get behind. Hospital charges for public patients undermined the entire philosophy of the public provision of healthcare and the €800...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: I support Senator Ó Donnghaile's call for a debate on the eviction ban. Aside from homelessness, there are many sources of worry and anxiety in people's lives. One I hear about constantly is that of electricity bills. Prices have risen so rapidly in recent months that people are no longer able to estimate what their bills will be. Sometimes, the fear is so great that the envelope is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: Like my colleague, Senator Flynn, I will talk about the end of the eviction ban. Tonight's vote looms large over proceedings here in Leinster House and for renters all over Ireland, it represents fear, anxiety, uncertainty and doubt. As Fr. Peter McVerry has said, the end of the ban will unleash a wave of misery onto ordinary people. Tenants who are diligent and conscientious and who make...

Joint Committee On Health: Business of Joint Committee (21 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: The minutes of the committee meeting on 14 February have been circulated to members for consideration. Are the minutes agreed? Agreed.

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: The purpose of the meeting is to consider dual diagnosis and mental health and substance abuse issues. To assist us in our deliberations, I am pleased to welcome: Dr. Liam MacGabhann, associate professor in mental health practice, from Dublin City University; Ms Sarah McGillivary from Chrysalis Community Drug Project; Mr. Mick Williams, manager, from Sankalpa; and Ms Em Murphy, educator and...

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: I thank Ms Murphy for sharing. I now invite Mr. Mick Williams to make his opening remarks on behalf of Sankalpa.

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: I will now invite contributions from committee members. I will start with Deputy Hourigan. I wish to tell the other committee members that Deputy Hourigan and Senator Hoey asked to go first and second because they have other commitments. I hope that is okay.

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: I call Deputy Ward next.

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: Before we move on to our next speaker, I propose we take a short break. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: Our next speaker is Deputy Ward and then I will bring in Deputy Ó Murchú.