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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion (27 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: The submission looked at the issues that the criteria relating to PPS numbers impose for undocumented people looking for abortion care. Apart from removing these criteria, how does the NWC think we can support undocumented people in achieving abortion care? Can we implement safeguards that would protect them from any fear of engaging with State services? I want to get the witnesses'...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion (27 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: I thank Ms Ryan. Turning to the IFPA, in the context of the experiences of women in rural areas versus urban areas, the geographic disparities and disparities in care are very worrying. The representatives from the IFPA mentioned that in most cases, and in the absence of locally accessible care, the only option women might have is home self-management of medical abortion. Will our guests...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion (27 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: It is shocking to think that a doctor, friend or family member could still face a 14-year prison sentence for helping someone access an abortion. The reality is that the Irish people voted for abortion to be a healthcare issue and not a criminal act. Unfortunately, the Act still criminalises anyone who assists a pregnant person to obtain an abortion outside of the provisions of the Act with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion (27 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: That would be great. Criminalisation could impact a partner or a parent who might order abortion pills. As we all know, that happened to the mother of a young teenager. She was charged in that respect and the case is ongoing in Northern Ireland. The likely result will be that medical professionals will interpret the law conservatively and patients will be denied care. I highlight that...

Seanad: Covid-19: Statements (6 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: The Minister is very welcome to the House. It has been over two years since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Globally, it has taken more than 6 million lives. On the island of Ireland more than 10,000 people have died. Thankfully, however, because of the Minister's and the Department's work and the miraculously swift vaccine roll-out, many lives have been saved and we have been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: I thank the witnesses very much for their presentations today. In response to Deputy Gino Kenny's question about being on target, Mr. Watt said some parts are on target and others are not. Could he say a little bit more about which parts he thinks are on target and which parts are not?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: I thank Mr. Watt. It is good to see the roll-out of the chronic disease management teams, with more than 85% of GPs on board, which is vital to making essential care accessible to people all over the country. However, I worry that fewer than 12% of GPs have opted to provide abortion care to patients. Can lessons from the implementation of Sláintecare be used to try to expand coverage...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: I have one final question, because I am aware that I do not have much time. This committee has been engaged with local campaigners who are trying to prevent the closure of the Owenacurra mental health facility. They have highlighted the sparse provision of mental healthcare facilities in east Cork relative to other areas. The report mentions the development of regional health areas to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

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Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: I welcome everyone. Members have been circulated with draft copies of the minutes of the meetings of 17 January 2022, 8 February 2022, 8 March 2022, 22 March 2022 and 25 March 2022. Are those minutes agreed? Agreed. The committee will today complete its pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the mental health (amendment) Bill 2021. Today's meeting will be split into two...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: Does anybody else wish to comment?

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: Go ahead, Deputy Bucklry.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: Does Deputy Ward wish to contribute now again?

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: My first questions are for Shine. I am not sure whether other representatives would like to come in as well. Are the representatives of Shine aware of any other jurisdictions implementing any restraint policies and how they work? Do they have any idea of where this is happening?

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: Has the Psychological Society of Ireland discussed the viability or desirability of having professionals, other than consultant psychiatrists, in the role of clinical lead with other professional bodies? Does that make sense?

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: If that happened, what was the response?

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: I thank the witnesses. Our first speaker today is Deputy Hourigan.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: Does Ms Vidal wish to contribute?

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Frances Black: Can I ask Dr. Drumm about his training? How does one get to be a psychologist?