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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Frances Black: I thank all our witnesses this morning for an amazing and informative discussion and I am intrigued by it all. My question has been covered. I had a question about the civic forum and the witnesses have touched on it frequently. I love civic forums and citizens' assemblies. That is where I come from. I will ask a question to hear a little bit more around the civic forum, the citizens'...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Frances Black: I just want to thank our guests for their presentations this morning.

Joint Committee On Health: Business of Joint Committee (13 Jul 2021)

Frances Black: Apologies have been received from Deputy Ward. At the outset we must agree the draft minutes of the meeting from our meeting last week, 6 July 2021, which were circulated earlier. Can I take it that these are agreed and that there are no matters arising? Agreed.

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Mental Health of Travellers: Pavee Point (13 Jul 2021)

Frances Black: I will now welcome the witnesses who will be presenting virtually to our meeting today, which will focus on the impact of Covid-19 on the mental health of Travellers. From Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre, I warmly welcome Ms Ronnie Fay, co-director, Mr. Patrick Reilly, mental health worker, Ms Geraldine McDonnell, Traveller mental health community development worker, and Ms Lynsey...

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Mental Health of Travellers: Pavee Point (13 Jul 2021)

Frances Black: I thank Mr. Reilly and Ms McDonnell for their informative and concise presentations. Senator Conway has to leave early, so I call him to contribute first.

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Mental Health of Travellers: Pavee Point (13 Jul 2021)

Frances Black: Yes, that is fine.

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Mental Health of Travellers: Pavee Point (13 Jul 2021)

Frances Black: I thank Ms Fay for her answers. Deputy Gino Kenny is next on the list. Then we will have Deputy Hourigan and Senator Dolan.

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Mental Health of Travellers: Pavee Point (13 Jul 2021)

Frances Black: I thank the witnesses and Deputy Kenny. I welcome Senator Eileen Flynn. She cannot participate because she is not present in Parliament; she is in Donegal, but it is great to see her online today. I call Deputy Neasa Hourigan.

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Mental Health of Travellers: Pavee Point (13 Jul 2021)

Frances Black: We can hear the Senator very clearly.

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Mental Health of Travellers: Pavee Point (13 Jul 2021)

Frances Black: I want to check in with Ms Fay, Ms McDonnell and Mr. Reilly, if any of them want to respond to Senator Dolan?

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Mental Health of Travellers: Pavee Point (13 Jul 2021)

Frances Black: Does Ms McDonnell want to come in?

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Mental Health of Travellers: Pavee Point (13 Jul 2021)

Frances Black: We have almost used up the time and I wish to make some comments. First, I am inspired by your fantastic presentations. I have worked with the Traveller community with an organisation called the RISE Foundation. I learned from phenomenal women in the Traveller community. I looked on them as warrior women, to be honest, because of the daily discrimination they had to face. People do not...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2021)

Frances Black: I have been receiving many letters in recent weeks from people in the music industry who are absolutely devastated and worried about what is happening to the industry. I will read out one letter that I received late last night which really sums up what is going on for people in the industry. It states: Dear Senator Black, I'm writing to appeal to you, to the Seanad and to the Minister,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cardiovascular Health Policy: Discussion (16 Jun 2021)

Frances Black: I thank all our witnesses for their very informative presentations. I have learned an awful lot. One thing that kept coming into my mind is that my mother used to say prevention is better than cure, and how true that is, listening to all the witnesses. A lot of the questions have been covered. I am interested in a couple of specific areas. Mr. Collins mentioned looking at air pollution...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Ireland's Future (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Frances Black: I thank the Chair for inviting representatives of Ireland's Future before the committee. I am delighted because I missed the committee's engagement with them a couple of weeks ago. I welcome Ms Harmon and Reverend Karen. I asked Mr. Murphy a question a couple of weeks ago so if it is okay, I will focus on asking questions to Reverend Karen and Ms Harmon. I would love it if both of them...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Ireland's Future (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Frances Black: That is very powerful and as my mother used to say: "Out of the mouths of babes". That is fantastic. I want to ask Ms Harmon about young people and about the Citizens' Assembly. That are Ms Harmon's thought about the Citizens' Assembly? She has so much experience in that area.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2021)

Frances Black: I highlight the report published by Alcohol Action Ireland last week. It is called Alcohol Treatment Services: A snapshot survey 2021. It explores some of the prevailing issues related to alcohol services in Ireland and it is shocking. It highlights the significant gap between services needed and those available, the additional difficulties placed on those seeking services and the added...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (Non-Disclosure Agreements) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 Jun 2021)

Frances Black: I commend my good friend and colleague, Senator Ruane, and her parliamentary advisor, Seb McAteer, on the incredible work they have done on this Bill. There is no doubt that the Senator's dedication to shining a light on this troubling and highly sensitive areas has been inspiring. I congratulate her on the launch of this Bill with the amazing panel of experts who have long advocated...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare: Department of Health (9 Jun 2021)

Frances Black: I do not have a headset so I hope everybody can hear me. The presentation was really interesting and I, like others, would love to have had more time to listen and get a bit more detail. The witnesses are doing phenomenal work so I thank them for that. I am particularly interested in the treatment of alcohol harm. I worked closely with others on the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 and...