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Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad

Frances Black

Unaffiliated

Membership
2025-01-29 → current
Committees
3 current, 1 ended — Seanad Public Consultation Committee; Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement ; …
2
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
984
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
107 of 221 divisions
48%
Vote participation

Lobbying returns

Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.

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Register of Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Health
Intended results

Meeting with Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health to discuss alcohol policy

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Alcohol Action Ireland" equals CRO name "ALCOHOL ACTION IRELAND" (CRO 378738) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2023-01-19

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

Change in mental health law

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2023-01-19

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

Change in mental health law

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2023-01-18

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Health
Intended results

Seeking support for the Fórsa campaign for the introduction of a chief Health and Social Care Professions (HSCP) Officer within the Department of Health. Seeking amendments to application criteria for post.

Register of Lobbying2023-01-18

Lobbying return by Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP

Health
Intended results

The creation of a programme where children have access to a counsellor/psychotherapist for mental health supports through their school

Register of Lobbying2023-01-18

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Health
Intended results

A review of proposed legislation to include changes to address gaps in legislation

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "LGBT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 605384) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2023-01-17

Lobbying return by Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland

Health
Intended results

Highlight contents of MFI 2023 Pre Budget Submission regarding sustainable supply of medicines in Ireland, raise awareness of medicines shortages in Ireland and offer solutions to mitigate against increasing medicines shortages

Register of Lobbying2023-01-17

Lobbying return by Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland

Health
Intended results

Invitation to meet as the representatives of the majority suppliers of medicines in ireland, regarding sustainable supply of medicines in Ireland, raise awareness of medicines shortages in Ireland and offer solutions to mitigate agasint increasing medicines shortages

Register of Lobbying2023-01-13

Lobbying return by Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP

Health
Intended results

The Extension of Tax Relief as a Qualifying Expense to Counselling and Psychotherapy.::The application of a VAT Exemption to Counselling and Psychotherapy services which will create an equity between Counsellors/Psychotherapists and other allied health professionals.::The…

Register of Lobbying2023-01-12

Lobbying return by Bassline Strategy Ltd

Health
Intended results

To achieve a strong attendance at the report launch in Leinster House.::To secure political support for the recommendations contained in the report.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Bassline Strategy Ltd" equals CRO name "BASSLINE STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 673858) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2023-01-12

Lobbying return by Bassline Strategy Ltd

Health
Intended results

Provision for GP direct access to echocardiography across the public system::Improved training, recruitment and upskilling of the cardiac physiologist workforce::Implementation of a new National Cardiovascular Health Strategy with specific mention of heart valve disease::Support…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Bassline Strategy Ltd" equals CRO name "BASSLINE STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 673858) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.