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Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I will bring Deputy Kenny in first. There will be plenty of time for Deputy Hourigan to come in again after Deputy Buckley.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains (18 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I am jumping between what is happening in the Seanad and what is happening here. I commend all the delegates on their phenomenal work. As many members have said today, we were at WAVE last week. It was extremely moving to meet everyone, particularly Mr. Oliver McVeigh. I cannot even imagine what it must be like for family members not to know the location of someone they have lost. My...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I wish to speak again about the music and entertainment industry, more specifically the impact this dreadful pandemic is having on the lives of individuals employed in that industry in Ireland and, ultimately, on our heritage and our culture. I understand totally that we need to take action to curtail the spread of Covid-19, but I believe that the music and entertainment sectors have...

Seanad: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: The Minister is very welcome to the House. I commend him and the Department on the work they have done on this issue. I also commend Senator Chambers on the work she has done on Brexit. It has been phenomenal. Her dedication has been brilliant. I welcome this opportunity to contribute to the discussion on the protocol. No doubt about it, the starting point must remain Brexit. No one...

Seanad: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: The Irish Government has an obligation to plan and prepare for the Border poll that is promised in the Good Friday Agreement. The Government has the necessary resources to undertake the research on what a new Ireland, a new Ireland that is a warm house for all, would look like in areas such as health, education and housing. It is legitimate to promote the idea of reunification of the island...

Seanad: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: -----so that when people are asked to vote, they will do so with as much knowledge as possible. Let us plan for a better future for everybody on this island. We must defend the protocol, we must embrace the many opportunities it provides and we must prepare for a better future together on this island within the European Union. I would love to see the establishment of a cross-party...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I broadly welcome the Bill and commend the Minister on the efforts that he and his Department are making to promote the development of a more sustainable housing system in Ireland. I am aware that much positive work has been done but we have a great deal more to do.I look forward to engaging constructively with the Minister and his Department to ensure that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019 (Resumed): Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I thank all of our witnesses for their informative presentations this morning. I have learned so much today. I want to return to the issue of flavours and the banning of flavoured e-cigarettes which I agree is vitally important, particularly as HRB research indicates that adolescents who vape are more likely to take up smoking. Flavoured e-cigarettes are definitely targeted at children....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019 (Resumed): Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: It is good to hear the Department has not made up its mind on this. It will be our job to persuade it. I worked very closely on the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015. This is not unlike it. We have a big battle fighting against the industry. I want to touch a little on the matter of advertising. We can draw on the alcohol experience here and think about how visible it is. I would like...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019 (Resumed): Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I thank Ms Power for that. I totally agree with her. It comes back to the legislation around alcohol and the importance of advertising in that legislation. What role do tobacco companies have in e-cigarette companies? We have heard that some tobacco companies have shares in these groups. Are there alliances made by tobacco companies to prevent these regulations? Is this not a conflict...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019 (Resumed): Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I thank the organisations for their presentations and for all of the work that they do. I am hopeful that we will take on the recommendations. Again, we should always prioritise public health before profit just like in the Public Health (Alcohol) Act.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Mental Health Commission (16 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: As we have a quorum we will begin the meeting in public session. Apologies have been received from Deputy Gino Kenny. Are the draft minutes of the sub-committee meeting on 2 November 2021 agreed? Agreed. I welcome to the meeting officials from the Mental Health Commission to discuss the mental health (amendment) Bill. I welcome Mr. John Farrelly, chief executive, Dr. Susan Finnerty,...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Mental Health Commission (16 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: I thank Mr. Farrelly. The first speaker is Deputy Ward.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Mental Health Commission (16 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: Yes.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Mental Health Commission (16 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: There is plenty of time if Deputy Ward has any more questions.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Mental Health Commission (16 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: Excuse me. I ask Mr. Kiernan to take off his headset. His voice is very low.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Mental Health Commission (16 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: Not really. Mr. Kiernan's voice is very low. It is very hard to hear. Can he take off the headset?

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Mental Health Commission (16 Nov 2021)

Frances Black: No, not really. I ask Mr. Kiernan to move a little closer to the microphone.