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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Mapping Diversity, Negotiating Differences: Constitutional Discussions on a Shared Island: Discussion (9 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: Yes. That is absolutely vital. From my experience of travelling up North a lot, I know any time I talk to people the main concern is healthcare. That is true in the South too, but especially in the North. Everybody is really impacted by the crisis we are having. From the witnesses' experience of this work, what findings have they had in the context of healthcare specifically?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Mapping Diversity, Negotiating Differences: Constitutional Discussions on a Shared Island: Discussion (9 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: Does Dr. McEvoy wish to comment?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: Israel's cruel carpet bombing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza has captured the attention of the world. Israeli forces have killed twice as many Palestinian children in Gaza over the past month than the total number of Palestinian children killed in the West Bank and Gaza since 1967. A total of 4,237 children have been murdered in the past month. It is horrific. Today I want to speak...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: I second the amendment.

Committee on Mental Health: Mental Health Care for Migrants and Ethnic Minorities: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: The minutes of the sub-committee's previous meeting on 2 October have been circulated to members for consideration. Are they agreed? Agreed. The purpose of this meeting is for the sub-committee to consider issues relating to mental healthcare for migrants and ethnic minorities. In order to enable the sub-committee to consider this matter, from Mental Health Reform, MHR, I am pleased to...

Committee on Mental Health: Mental Health Care for Migrants and Ethnic Minorities: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: I now invite members to discuss the matter with the witnesses.

Committee on Mental Health: Mental Health Care for Migrants and Ethnic Minorities: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: Deputy Colm Burke is standing in for Deputy Durkan.

Committee on Mental Health: Mental Health Care for Migrants and Ethnic Minorities: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: I thank Deputy Burke. Does anybody want to respond to Deputy Burke? He has to leave.

Committee on Mental Health: Mental Health Care for Migrants and Ethnic Minorities: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: Does Dr. Mbugua wish to contribute?

Committee on Mental Health: Mental Health Care for Migrants and Ethnic Minorities: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: Did you want to come in, Ms Fardin Tabrizi?

Committee on Mental Health: Mental Health Care for Migrants and Ethnic Minorities: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: Ms Marchelewska, did you want to come in?

Committee on Mental Health: Mental Health Care for Migrants and Ethnic Minorities: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: I agree with everybody about the national social inclusion office. It does a phenomenal job but it is stretched. Ms Windle mentioned earlier the cross-departmental working together piece and the difficulties when a worker is working with two Departments. Can she say a little more about the problems and why it takes so long? Why is it not quicker to get stuff done from a cross-departmental...

Committee on Mental Health: Mental Health Care for Migrants and Ethnic Minorities: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: Does anybody else want to come in on that piece around cross-departmental co-ordination?

Committee on Mental Health: Mental Health Care for Migrants and Ethnic Minorities: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: The witnesses have provided a wealth of information. I cannot thank them enough for coming in. In particular, I again thank them for the amazing work they do. It would be brilliant to see an integrated, cross-departmental approach going forward. That would probably work so well, not just in this area but in so many other areas as well. I thank all the witnesses from Mental Health Reform,...

Committee on Mental Health: Mental Health Care for Migrants and Ethnic Minorities: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: I thank Deputy Kenny. Before I bring in Deputy Hourigan, I want to extend apologies from some of our members. Two of our members are very sick this week and could not attend which is why we only have two committee members in attendance today.

Committee on Mental Health: Mental Health Care for Migrants and Ethnic Minorities: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Frances Black: I have a couple questions. An awful lot has been covered. I thank the witnesses for the amazing work they are doing. The work they do is mind-blowing. I wish to start by thanking them for what they do. I am aware the HSE’s social inclusion office does much work in this area. I heard a member of that office speak at a mental health reform event a few months ago and she was...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (Non-Disclosure Agreements) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (25 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I begin by saying how proud I am to have been one of the co-sponsors of this really important piece of legislation alongside my Civil Engagement Group colleagues. However, I have to say all praise is owed to my colleague and friend, Senator Lynn Ruane and to Robert in her office, to Brian and her whole team, and the incredible coalition of experts and activists that Senator Ruane assembled...

Seanad: The Political Situation in Northern Ireland: Statements (25 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: The Minister of State is very welcome. I also welcome the officials from the Department and thank them for all the work they do. This is a really important issue. I welcome to the Gallery Professor Colin Harvey, a professor of human rights law at Queen's University Belfast and a commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. The situation in the North of Ireland is not...