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Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I have already spoken on the section. I am confused.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: Sorry, Cathaoirleach------

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: Did the Cathaoirleach skip amendment No. 28? I think he skipped that amendment in my name. I do not want to push it to a vote but I would like to resubmit it on Report Stage. The Cathaoirleach skipped it.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 38:In page 21, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following:"Advertising on the Internet19. (1) A person shall not advertise, or cause to be advertised, an alcohol product by means of an information society service unless all reasonable steps are taken to ensure that the advertising cannot be viewed by children. (2) In determining whether a person has taken all...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 39:In page 21, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following:"Advertising on television19. (1) Advertising or promotion of an alcohol product or brand shall not be shown on television before 9pm. (2) Advertising or promotion of an alcohol product or brand shall not be shown during or around televised sport at any hour of the day.". I would like this amendment to be...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 40:In page 21, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following:"Advertising on radio19. (1) Advertising or promotion of an alcohol product or brand shall not be broadcast on radio before 9pm. (2) Advertising or promotion of an alcohol product or brand shall not be broadcast during or around televised sport at any hour of the day.". I would like to resubmit this...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I am very happy to get the opportunity to speak on these amendments, which deal with product separation in shops. We all know how controversial this aspect of the legislation has been. It has also, as the Minister indicated, given rise to a considerable amount of misinformation and confusion. People do not understand how simple this is. There is a lot of fear and scaremongering. I thank...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I am concerned that some colleagues here might think I was trying to demonise the retailers. That is not my intention by any means. I would never want to do that. My own family were shopkeepers. That is the first thing I would like to say. I understand about responsible retail and I acknowledge that many retailers sell responsibly. However, this part of the legislation is not just about...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I am sorry I must go. I really do have to leave.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

Frances Black: I am performing tonight; I have a gig. I just wanted to get in this last piece. I ask the Minister to think about the people who are dying and children in particular.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues Affecting Victims and Relatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Oct 2017)

Frances Black: I thank the witnesses for their presentation and for the great work they do. I am a little bit aware of intergenerational trauma and its impact, particularly from a mental health and addiction point of view. I would imagine that every family has been impacted in some way by the conflict whether physically, mentally or emotionally. It is a minefield. I also pick up on the witnesses'...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues Affecting Victims and Relatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Oct 2017)

Frances Black: Did Mr. Gormally ever get an explanation for why the First Minister blocked the funding?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues Affecting Victims and Relatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Oct 2017)

Frances Black: I thank Mr. Gormally.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Frances Black: Apologies for being late but I read Deputy Michael McGrath's statement last night. It is time for this legislation and I commend the Deputy on the work that he is doing. I wholeheartedly support the Bill. Any measure that prevents borrowers from losing their homes has to be welcomed. As we all will be aware, Fr. Peter McVerry, who is a wonderful man, said this country is returning to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Frances Black: Yes. Instead of selling it to the vulture funds at a very low price, would it not be better to sell it back to the family or try to work out some kind of a deal in that way?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Frances Black: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Frances Black: I thank Mr. Hall and Mr. Curtis for coming before the committee today and for the fantastic work they do. I have referred a few families who were in crisis to Mr. Hall. I am sure we have all met such families. When they come in they are terrified and frightened. They do not know what to do. They do not know who to ask for help. They are terrified of the banks. It is very intimidating...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Frances Black: I have just one follow-up point to make. Could Mr. Hall give us an example to support his comment about the banks running rings around the Department? Staff in the Department are probably up to their eyes in the crisis and they are listening to people coming in and talking to them all the time.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Frances Black: I send my condolences to the family of Eamonn Campbell, who was a fantastic man and musician. He was a charismatic and wonderful personality.He will be sadly missed in the music industry in Ireland and also by me. I wish to raise a point about the schedule of the House. Yesterday we received the agenda for next week and, for the second time in a month, Thursday has been left blank. Not a...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Frances Black: We are here to do a job - to introduce and scrutinise legislation - so why has another day been left blank? Many Senators have Private Members' Bills waiting to go, just waiting on a slot. We have very limited chances to introduce legislation and, again, when time is tight, it is not good enough that days on schedules are left blank. I know I am harping on about this, and forgive me for...