Results 121-140 of 2,007 for speaker:Frances Black
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)
Frances Black: Will Dr. Burke also circulate numbers on the parts of the country where there is more of a need? It would be very helpful.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)
Frances Black: Does burn out among therapists happen a lot? Are there numbers on this? How is it measured? I imagine when there are very long waiting lists it can be quite-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)
Frances Black: I thank Dr. Burke.
- Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2024)
Frances Black: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Our planning system is a cornerstone of our democracy and should, at its core, be about how we build, maintain and enrich sustainable communities across the country. Our planning system should be democratic, accountable and participative and needs to be equipped to deal with the most pressing challenges of our time, including the climate and...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)
Frances Black: I apologise for being late. I wanted to be here but there was another meeting at the same time that I had to attend. I was there from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. I thank the witnesses for coming in today to share their expertise and experience with us and apologise for not being here for the opening statements. The witnesses' organisations undertake such crucial work. I am grateful that we are...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)
Frances Black: I just have a couple of other questions. It is about getting heard. Obviously, the witnesses have expertise in their field. Departments are coming to them looking for that expertise, but then not treating them with the respect they deserve. That is absolutely so important. Recently, I read that the very first drafts of the South African bill of rights were written in Dublin by lawyers...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)
Frances Black: I have one more question. We all know that social media abuse is endemic at the moment. Women, LGBT people, migrants and ethnic minorities are always singled out for the worst treatment, particularly those who may be involved in politics. It can get very bad. How do we encourage diversity in public life, including in discussions about constitutional change in this environment? What are...
- Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)
Frances Black: I thank everyone for coming to share their perspectives today. I have enjoyed and valued this opportunity to examine the state of our local democracy, and to hear from councillors across the island. Time and again we have heard from talented and committed people, who care so much about their communities. They are passionate but hamstrung in their efforts by flaws in the system. It is...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2024)
Frances Black: Does Ms McCrory wish to speak?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2024)
Frances Black: I thank Ms McCrory and Ms Weir. I cannot thank them enough for coming before the committee today. It is so powerful. I am a bit disappointed we do not have as many members from the committee present today. I know there are elections on both sides of the Border and everyone is out campaigning but we need to send out the witnesses' statements to all of the members so they can hear what they...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2024)
Frances Black: I totally agree. It comes back to the bill of rights. The lack of progress on the proposed bill of rights is really depressing, to be honest. We all know this. Ms Weir mentioned trauma and that she would like to see intergenerational trauma addressed. I have seen this in the other work I do with regard to areas including addiction. It was even the case when this committee went up to the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2024)
Frances Black: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2024)
Frances Black: In most or even the majority of cases.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2024)
Frances Black: Do I have any more time, Cathaoirleach?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2024)
Frances Black: I thank the Cathaoirleach. That is powerful stuff. I have a couple of questions I want to finish off with but I want to get it clear in my head that when the witnesses are talking about the Southern Government, are they saying with regard to the bill of rights that there should be a committee here? Or should it be a joint committee with the UK and Stormont and do they think it is something...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2024)
Frances Black: Who would Ms Weir like to see drive it?
- Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (12 Jun 2024)
Frances Black: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (12 Jun 2024)
Frances Black: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (12 Jun 2024)
Frances Black: I second the amendment.