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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Services for the Treatment of Endometriosis: Endometriosis Association of Ireland (28 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I can imagine the trauma and feeling of isolation, especially when people are going to services that do not really understand the impact, symptoms and all of that. I imagine it is very depressing to feel so isolated in that place. In the opening statement, Ms Nic Liam mentioned that treatment for endometriosis is far from accessible. She also mentioned the upfront costs of the cross-border...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Services for the Treatment of Endometriosis: Endometriosis Association of Ireland (28 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Do I have time for one more question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Services for the Treatment of Endometriosis: Endometriosis Association of Ireland (28 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I want to ask about education. The school programmes used in New Zealand and France were noted. I am sorry if the witnesses have touched on this, but how might something like this work within an Irish context? Where would be best to concentrate a pilot programme? Does the New Zealand programme work really well? Are the witnesses aware of it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Services for the Treatment of Endometriosis: Endometriosis Association of Ireland (28 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I thank the witnesses for their work. It is a really important issue. I do not think it gets enough coverage in general. We need to continue to highlight this issue on behalf of women who have and have not been diagnosed. I cannot imagine what that is like for women. The witnesses should keep up the great work. I hope they are able to get funding and that our committee can play a role...

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

Frances Black: I join other colleagues in welcoming Frank Allen and his niece to the Chamber. I know Frank very well. He is a wonderful writer and I am a huge fan of his work. It is great to have him here today. I want to raise a topic that has been covered in this Chamber several times, namely, the British Government's Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill. I have remarked on it...

Seanad: EU Migration: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I second the motion.

Seanad: EU Migration: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I am proud to be here alongside my Civil Engagement Group colleagues and I am pleased to second this important and timely motion. Senator Ruane has already outlined many of the devastating facts about this crisis and the ways that the EU institutions are complicit in human rights abuses suffered by refugees. I want to speak about the lethal practice of pushing back refugee boats and my...

Seanad: EU Migration: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Hear, hear.

Seanad: EU Migration: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I want to raise the issue of adult safeguarding. Yesterday in the media we heard about the horrific case of a nursing home resident who was raped by a healthcare worker who was tasked with caring for her. The woman, who is now deceased, was called Emily in the report. Her bravery and the support of her family led to the perpetrator being exposed and punished. However, we need to face up...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I was at the Irish National Teachers Organisation, INTO, briefing yesterday in Buswells Hotel which was really powerful. The organisation is campaigning for a series of budgetary measures to improve the primary education system in Ireland. It has four requests or recommendations including a reduction in class sizes, the full restoration of 2,400 posts of responsibility in schools, an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (Resumed) (14 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: A Chathaoirligh, I hope you can hear me okay. The division bells are ringing here. I thank all our witnesses for coming in for this debate on Sláintecare. It really is good to hear the progress that is happening on it. It is quite uplifting, so I thank them for that. I will focus on mental health, if that is okay, and I will ask some questions informed by the enactment of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (Resumed) (14 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I agree that, going forward, it will be very challenging. My concern is that we ensure that mental healthcare has a solid foundation in the RHA structure from the get-go and that it is constantly there. My hope is that the work we do on the Sub-Committee on Mental Health can support the HSE on that in some way. Many key areas of the Government's mental health policy, such as dual...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (Resumed) (14 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Housing, mental health and health are very important but justice could be brought in as well. A lot of people who might have mental health issues or addiction issues can be connected in a very powerful way. I just want to thank Mr. Gloster. I wish him well going forward in the work he is doing. We will certainly keep in touch on mental health.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Annita Demetriou, Speaker of the Cypriot House of Representatives (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: On behalf of the Civil Engagement Group, I welcome Madam President to Seanad Éireann and to Ireland. Her presence here demonstrates part of a growing spirit of multilateralism between parliamentarians across Europe. While national governments may work closely together, I believe it is of fundamental importance that we, the representatives of the people across Europe, work together in...

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Before we get to the main item on today's agenda, the minutes of the sub-committee's meeting of 9 May have been circulated to members for consideration. Are they agreed? Agreed. Our topic today is a consideration of issues relating to services and supports for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD. To enable the sub-committee to consider this matter, I am pleased to...