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Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 9: In page 18, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: “Restriction on export of dual-use items to a relevant occupied territory 20.(1) Notwithstanding sections 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, authorisation shall not be granted to a person or organisation to transit a dual-use item through or from the State where such an item is destined for a...

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 10: In page 21, to delete lines 13 to 16. I have tabled this amendment to section 25 as I have a concern about section 25(3), specifically due to the manner in which it disapplies section 25(1) to brokers who have "an authorisation or other licence or consent for the provision of the brokering services with like effect to an authorisation, granted to the person...

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: Will the Minister of State come back to me with the answers to some of those questions?

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: Okay. It is very important and is something that needs to be addressed.

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No.11: In page 22, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: “Control on export of military items featuring automated means 28. (1) Notwithstanding sections 24, 25, 26 and27authorisation shall not be granted to a person or organisation to transit a military item through or from the State where such an item utilises automated means to function or has the...

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 12: In page 22, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: “Restriction on export of military items to a relevant occupied territory 28. (1) Notwithstanding sections 24, 25, 26 and27authorisation shall not be granted to a person or organisation to transit a military item through or from the State where such an item is destined for a relevant occupied...

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 13: In page 22, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: “Restriction on export of military items in contravention of Convention 28. (1) Notwithstandingsections 24, 25, 26and 27authorisation shall not be granted to a person or organisation to transit a military item through or from the State where such an item is subject to the Convention. (2) Where a...

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 14: In page 23, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: “(d) the authorisation is being sought for the export of a military item or dual-use item which utilises automated means to function or has the capacity to be used through or with automated means,”.

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 15: In page 23, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: “(d) the authorisation is being sought for the export of a military item or dual-use item which is destined for a relevant occupied territory or where there is a significant likelihood that the item may be transported to a relevant occupied territory,”.

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 16: In page 23, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: “(d) the authorisation is being sought for the export of a military item in contravention of the Convention,”.

Seanad: Disability Allowance: Motion (11 Oct 2023)

Frances Black: I thank Senator Clonan for bringing the motion before us and I thank the Seanad Independent Group for using its time for it. I am very proud, as are Senators Flynn and Ruane, to have put my name to it. Senator Flynn has outlined the reasons the Civil Engagement Group supports the Bill. I want to very briefly add some commentary and before I do I will emphasise what a remarkable and...

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

Frances Black: I would like a little more time. This is a very important issue. I do not like to have to rush it, to be honest.

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

Frances Black: I thank Deputy Burke. I appreciate it.

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

Frances Black: I thank the Mental Health Commission for its work on this report, which was 100% badly needed for sure. I wish Professor Lucey well in his new work. I love the orchestra analogy. There is no doubt that we need an overall holistic approach when it comes to children. The stark reality is that behind every statistic there is a child or young person in dire need of the services. Families I...

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

Frances Black: Has the commission done work with the Department of Health in regard to Part 8 of the mental health amendment Bill, which concerns the admission of children to approved inpatient facilities? Has it done any work with the HSE on that?

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

Frances Black: Why does Mr. Farrelly think that is?

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

Frances Black: I want to talk about the national director and the importance of a national director. It is shocking to hear Dr. Hillery say that the Minister was not told when the national director was got rid of. To be honest, I was not aware of that.

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

Frances Black: Will the witnesses speak about the importance of a national director because it is one of the key things that should happen, particularly around mental health?

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

Frances Black: Did Mr. Farrelly want to come in there?

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

Frances Black: It is really important. It is probably the one huge middle piece of the jigsaw or cog in the wheel that one needs. It is absolutely vital to get a national director.