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Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (29 May 2019)

Frances Black: ...in direct provision and how their children had become institutionalised. One woman spoke this morning about how her nine year old child was suicidal. The meeting was upsetting. Last week, the Immigrant Council of Ireland told the committee about the number of women arriving in the system who had been trafficked and sexually abused. They have been through unspeakable trauma, yet they...

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)

Frances Black: ...to regularise the position of the small number of undocumented children in Ireland who, despite having been born and raised here, are denied citizenship and risk deportation because of their status. It is not acceptable in a modern, democratic society as recent, high-profile cases have made absolutely clear. Some speakers have already touched on the case, which was extensively discussed...

Seanad: Migrant Integration Strategy: Statements (16 May 2017)

Frances Black: ...net inward migration to the State for the first time since 2009. A significant number of people are also seeking to build a life in Ireland to contribute to our communities and our wonderful country. Immigration is a positive and permanent reality in Ireland, and we must celebrate the diversity that comes with it. As the strategy recognises, integration is a two-way process. It is not...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2017)

Frances Black: ...there was a general lack of knowledge about the position of the Irish Government and what demands, if any, will be made in the forthcoming negotiations. This is very worrying. With the UK position on immigration it seems certain that a border will have to be reintroduced on the island of Ireland which will deny Irish citizens living in the North freedom of movement. The Prime Minister...

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements (26 Jan 2017)

Frances Black: ...to embrace equality goes further as shown by the party's strong opposition to same-sex marriage. Given that the Irish Government is co-guarantor of the Good Friday Agreement and has equal status with the British Government, will the Minister urge his British counterpart to put pressure on the DUP to fulfil all its current and future obligations? Theresa May seems on course for a hard...

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)

Frances Black: ...we treat them with the respect and dignity they deserve. We need to improve the standards in which they are kept but also reduce the time it takes to process asylum seekers. I welcome this Immigration (Reform) (Registration of Residency Status) Bill 2016 and acknowledge the good work of Senator Norris and the working group on direct provision, chaired by Mr. Justice Bryan MacMahon. We...