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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I will come to the staffing issue. It is quite shocking to think there is only one CHO that is fully staffed. We are in an actual crisis. Will the witnesses give an overview of what the staffing issues are? What is going on? What is happening with regard to staffing? I think it was CHO 7 Mr. Kelly spoke about earlier and said cannot it get staffing. What are the issues? Is it because...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: This morning the witnesses from the Mental Health Commission spoke about the importance of a national director. I believe a national director is needed just to put mental health on the map and to make mental health a priority. What is Mr. Walsh's feeling about having a national director? Does he think it would possibly make his life easier and be that core piece that is missing when it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: Is Mr. Walsh saying that he does not think a national director is a good idea?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: Okay. I thank Mr. Walsh.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I thank the Cathaoirleach. As others have said, what is happening in Palestine and Israel right now is absolutely heartbreaking. I extend heartfelt condolences to all the Israeli and Palestinian people who have lost loved ones. Thousands are dead and many more will likely die in the coming days and weeks. If we want this cycle of violence and repression to end, we need to understand and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Sep 2023)

Frances Black: I apologise for the delay. I spoke yesterday about underpaid childcare workers and today I am going to speak about underpaid criminal barristers. Senator McDowell might have an interest in this-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Sep 2023)

Frances Black: -----as will Senator Ward.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Sep 2023)

Frances Black: In any case, they are quite different jobs but they are both essential roles that are going unfilled because of inadequate pay. Ireland is a very expensive place to live and public services and essential social functions are becoming increasingly strained because the people providing them are not being paid enough. Next week, on 3 October, members of the Irish Criminal Bar Association will...

Seanad: Rights-Based Care Economy: Motion (27 Sep 2023)

Frances Black: I too am very pleased to support this motion on behalf of the Civil Engagement Group. I am grateful to Senator O'Loughlin and the Irish Women's Parliamentary Caucus for producing such an expansive and detailed motion about such a timely and important set of interlocking issues. There is no doubt but that this motion addresses gender equality, social justice, disability rights, the politics...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (27 Sep 2023)

Frances Black: I have only one or two questions. I will try to keep my contribution short. I am happy to see the workforce has increased by 19% since the end of August. It is powerful to hear that all categories are ahead of target. That represents numbers within the HSE and section 38 agencies. Will the witnesses provide a percentage for the workforce within the mental health sector?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (27 Sep 2023)

Frances Black: Would that be okay?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (27 Sep 2023)

Frances Black: If Ms Hoey could send me some detail in that regard, it would be helpful. With regard to the public only consultants contract, POCC, it was reported previously that over 50% of Irish Medical Organisation, IMO, consultants would not switch and over 60% of junior doctors said they would not take up the contract. Since then, have prospects improved? I apologise if that question has already...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (27 Sep 2023)

Frances Black: With regard to extending services to seven days, Mr. Gloster said in his opening statement that engagement has commenced. People are left waiting over the weekend to access the likes of psychiatry, psychology and counselling services, which are critical supports. These are our most vulnerable people and they cannot afford to wait over the weekend in the hope of securing an appointment early...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2023)

Frances Black: It is good to be back. I hope everyone had a restful and restorative recess. I also wish the superintendent, Barry Ryan, good luck on behalf of the Civil Engagement Group. I wish him well in the new role. He did a great job last Wednesday, by the way. I had to say that. I offer my deepest condolences to all the Fianna Fáil group on the passing of Councillor Damien O'Reilly, as well...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Finance and Economics: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2023)

Frances Black: Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh, and I thank our witnesses so much for attending the committee today. I warmly welcome this level of detailed engagement and I very much want to underline the significant role of the trade union movement in our discussions. This is what we are doing at the moment on this committee, where we hope to have these open discussions about constitutional change...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Finance and Economics: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2023)

Frances Black: I want to come back to Mr. Boyle with regard to the funding and ask him to say a little more on it. He said there is a chance the funding will not be around for long. Will he say a little more about what he means by this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Finance and Economics: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2023)

Frances Black: Is it gone completely?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Finance and Economics: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2023)

Frances Black: Of course. Does Mr. Boyle think funding has dwindled in general? What are his thoughts in general on all of the fantastic EU work that was being done with regard to reconciliation? Am I right in saying that is all gone now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Finance and Economics: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2023)

Frances Black: I thank the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Finance and Economics: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2023)

Frances Black: I will speak after Deputy Tully.