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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.

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

Frances Black: All the witnesses have done unbelievable work this morning. I sincerely thank them for coming today and for the amazing work they are doing in their own areas and communities. I know a bit about the benefits of the work they do, particularly in the community and how it can be life changing. I had a couple of questions but I will not ask them any more questions because they probably need a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: I am glad to be able to speak on the occasion of International Women’s Day. I know there are statements on it later today, where my colleague Senator Flynn will be speaking on behalf of the Civil Engagement Group. I want to use this time to propose a debate on the conditions faced by women workers. International Women’s Day was originated by Clara Zetkin, the German socialist...

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Windsor Framework: Motion (8 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: The Minister of State is very welcome. I am glad to be here to support the motion. I thank the Senators of the Sinn Féin group for using their Private Members' business slot to allow us to debate this important development. Brexit and the resulting debates on the withdrawal agreement and the Northern Ireland protocol have caused a significant level of uncertainty and polarisation in...

Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 10: In page 11, to delete lines 42 and 43, and in page 12, to delete lines 1 to 3.

Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 12: In page 12, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following: “(da) the potential impact that the rate of domestic violence leave pay may have on persons experiencing certain forms of domestic violence, in particular persons experiencing coercive control or financial control;”.

Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 14: In page 12, line 6, after “opinion” to insert “, including that of service providers working in the area of domestic violence”.

Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 16: In page 12, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: “(fa) the views of service providers working in the area of domestic violence;”.

Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 18: In page 12, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following: “(7A) The Minister shall, within 6 months of the passing of this Act, lay a report before both Houses of the Oireachtas outlining the potential for the rate of domestic violence leave pay to match the normal pay of an individual availing of this leave in order to protect the individual where...

Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 19: In page 12, line 13, to delete "in loco parentis" and substitute “providing parental care”.

Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: Amendment No. 19 refers to the definition of "in loco parentis", previously discussed in amendment No. 1. This amendment seeks to remove the phrase "in loco parentis" and replace it with "providing parental care" in the definition of dependent person in proposed section 13AA relating to domestic violence leave. The reason we have sought this amendment is to ensure that the provisions...

Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 20: In page 13, line 24, to delete “shall” and substitute “may”.