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- Seanad: Loneliness: Motion (1 May 2024)
Frances Black: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and wish him well going forward in his new position. I also thank the Green Party Senators for using their Private Members' time to table this important and timely motion. The results of the European Commission's research report, which shows that Ireland is the loneliest country in the EU, are honestly really shocking. They run contrary to...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: I feel like I am repeating myself here, but I must bring up the freedom flotilla again today. I spoke about it last week. For those who do not know, this is a convoy of ships staffed by doctors, nurses, activists and human rights observers dedicated to breaking the illegal siege of Gaza in order that they can deliver lifesaving food and medical supplies to starving Palestinian civilians....
- Seanad: Flooding on Lough Funshinagh: Statements (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: I welcome the Minister of State to the House today. I welcome the statements on the horrific flooding that happened in Lough Funshinagh. I am happy to be here today to speak on it in a formal sense. It is an opportunity to express our concern, sympathy and solidarity with the residents who had to evacuate their homes. The broader community is so worried about this. No doubt the Minister...
- Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: Is the question whether I would like to move amendment No. 13.
- Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: I apologise; I am a bit confused as to where we are. It is amendment No. 17 that I can speak to.
- Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: Is that the grouping beginning with amendment No. 12?
- Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: I move amendment No. 17: In page 11, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following: “(d) to support tangible measures to bring an end to precarious work in the research sector and ensure quality and sustainable employment for all researchers;”.
- Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: I move amendment No. 18: In page 11, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following: “(d) to promote and support research which furthers the achievement of obligations regarding climate change including emission reduction targets, the protection and enhancement of biodiversity and implementation and achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals;”.
- Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: I move amendment No. 19: In page 11, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following: “(d) to promote the development of public research for the public good which addresses social and environmental needs;”.
- Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: I move amendment No. 20: In page 11, line 12, after “Government,” to insert “both Houses of the Oireachtas,”. Like my colleague, Senator Higgins, I have a number of concerns, highlighted by our amendments to this section. We are opposing section 11 because it seems that what is proposed here is a massive overreach in terms of ministerial and Government powers...
- Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: I move amendment No. 21: In page 11, line 12, after "Government," to insert "local authorities,".
- Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: I move amendment No. 22: In page 11, line 14, after "enterprise," to insert "particularly social enterprises and small and medium enterprises,".
- Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: I move amendment No. 23: In page 11, line 14, after "enterprise," to insert ", trade unions,".
- Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: I move amendment No. 24: In page 11, line 14, after "organisations," to insert "multilateral institutions,".
- Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: I move amendment No. 26: In page 11, line 16, after "internationally" to insert "for its contribution to global research and innovation and".
- Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: I move amendment No. 27: In page 11, line 17, after "innovation" to insert ", and the development of a sustainable career in research and academia".
- Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: I move amendment No. 29: In page 11, between lines 17 and 18, to insert the following: "(f) to support and promote frontier and basic research for the public good;".
- Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: I move amendment No. 30: In page 11, line 18, after "equality," to insert "equity,".
- Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: I move amendment No. 31: In page 11, line 20, after "innovation" to insert "and the outcome of that research and innovation".
- Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)
Frances Black: Will the Minister of State explain why academic freedom is not appropriate here, given that researchers who might not work in universities need this protection?