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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.

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

Frances Black: I have one quick question. It is slightly different to the topic this morning. It is refreshing, in fairness, to hear them speak this morning about how they represent workers across the Border and across the communal divide in the North. I am also aware that trade unions play an important role in the movement against racism and discrimination of all kinds. The shameful events that...

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

Frances Black: It is very refreshing to hear that a strategy is in place from the trade union perspective.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Finance and Economics: Discussion (13 Jul 2023)

Frances Black: I thank the witnesses for coming in. It has been fascinating and we have all learned so much from listening to their statements and the responses to the questions. I have read the opening statements and I will ask my questions individually, if that is okay. I come first to Professor Doyle. My question is on the whole area of congestion in Dublin, which there is no doubt is horrific at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Finance and Economics: Discussion (13 Jul 2023)

Frances Black: A couple of months ago, I attended a presentation where people spoke about a high-speed train from Belfast to Dublin, which I thought was unbelievable. They said the trip would only take half an hour and there would be services on the half hour, allowing people to commute. It was an interesting idea.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Finance and Economics: Discussion (13 Jul 2023)

Frances Black: Does intergenerational trauma play a role in people taking so much time off? Is that part of it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Finance and Economics: Discussion (13 Jul 2023)

Frances Black: I thank Mr. Hetherington.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2023)

Frances Black: At the start of this final week, and because I am not going to be here tomorrow or Thursday, I want to express my gratitude to all of the workers who make this place run so smoothly, including Martin Groves and his team, and others. We are very fortunate to have such talented and diligent people working to facilitate our legislative process. I hope the recess is restful and restorative for...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 3: In page 16, between lines 17 and 18, to insert the following: “Amendment of Act of 1997 23. The Act of 1997 is amended by the insertion of the following section after section 9: “Non-intimate partner coercive control 9A. (1) A person commits an offence where he or she knowingly and persistently engages in a course of conduct that consists of...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2023)

Frances Black: This amendment seeks to insert a new offence in the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 modelled on the existing coercive control offence in the Domestic Violence Act 2018. However, this new offence would apply to everyone - not just intimate partners. People working with people at risk of abuse, coercion and exploitation understand that coercive control does not just happen in...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2023)

Frances Black: I accept why the Minister cannot accept this amendment today and I look forward to working with her along with Safeguarding Ireland and other organisations.The only thing I ask is time. We really need to do it sooner rather than later, and I do not want it to be delayed like the adult safeguarding legislation has been delayed. There are huge concerns and more and more people are being hurt,...

Seanad: Ban on Dumping New Products Bill 2022: Second Stage (5 Jul 2023)

Frances Black: I am very pleased to be here to support the Bill on behalf of the Civil Engagement Group. I thank Sinn Féin for introducing this important and thoughtful legislation. I commend Senator Boylan on all the work she and her team have done on it. Politicians like Senator Boylan, my colleague, Senator Higgins, and Deputy Bríd Smith are doing very important work to highlight that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2023)

Frances Black: I again raise the issue of Palestine. I sometimes feel that people might consider me a broken record or, even worse, that they will switch off and not listen to the latest update on what is happening to the Palestinian people. There is such a steady flow of bad news, broken promises and hideous oppression that it can render even compassionate people desensitised to the point of absolute...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 4: In page 8, between lines 12 and 13, to insert the following: “Report on operation of sections 3 and 4 7. (1) The Minister shall, within twelve months of the passing of this Act, cause a report to be laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas regarding the operation of sections 3and 4, to include, inter alia, their impact on deterrence. (2) A report under...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 5: In page 16, between lines 17 and 18, to insert the following: “Non-intimate partner coercive control 23. The Act of 1997 is amended by the insertion of the following section after section 9: “Non-intimate partner coercive control 9A.(1) A person commits an offence where he or she knowingly and persistently engages in a course of conduct that...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I am disappointed that the Minister will not accept the amendment. There is a perfect opportunity in this legislation to bring this in. It could not only be life changing for many vulnerable, older people out there, but it could be lifesaving. We could save somebody's life by doing this today. I encourage the Minister to change her mind on this. I will withdraw this amendment and I would...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 6: In page 17, lines 1 and 2, to delete “that has a substantial adverse impact on his or her usual day-to-day activities”. This suite of amendments seeks to expand what constitutes stalking within the Bill. Currently, the Bill contains a qualifier in that the harm caused by stalking must have a "substantial adverse impact" on a victim's usual day-to-day...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I will withdraw the amendment and will resubmit at a later Stage. That will give Senator Ruane an opportunity to come in and discuss this matter with the Minister.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I move amendment No. 7: In page 17, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: "(iii) a substantial adverse impact on his or her usual day-to-day activities,".