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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 Lobbying2023-09-19

Lobbying return by Think Bodywhys CLG

Health
Intended results

To advocate for people with eating disorders and urge decision makers to prioritise eating disorders in budget 2024.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Think Bodywhys CLG" equals CRO name "THINK BODYWHYS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 236310) 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 Lobbying2023-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Kidney Association

Health
Intended results

To inform public officials of the situation with a view to future engagement if needed to restore the Renal Support Centre to the IKA for use by renal patients getting hospital services in Beaumont Hospital

Register of Lobbying2023-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Kidney Association

Health
Intended results

To inform public officials of the situation with a view to future engagement if needed to restore the Renal Support Centre to the IKA for use by renal patients getting hospital services in Beaumont Hospital

Register of Lobbying2023-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Kidney Association

Health
Intended results

To inform public officials of the ongoing situation with Beaumont Hospital with a view to engaging support in order to restore the Renal Support Centre to the IKA if no progress is being made in current discussions between both parties upon the expiry of the Agreement

Register of Lobbying2023-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Kidney Association

Health
Intended results

To inform public officials of the ongoing situation with Beaumont Hospital with a view to engaging support in order to restore the Renal Support Centre to the IKA if no progress is being made in current discussions between both parties upon the expiry of the Agreement

Register of Lobbying2023-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Lung Fibrosis Association

Health
Intended results

Department for Health and HSE to work towards a clinical care programme for pulmonary fibrosis patients living in Ireland to ensure their healthcare needs are recognised and addressed. The difficulties and inequalities in healthcare that arise for lung fibrosis patients would be…

Register of Lobbying2023-09-15

Lobbying return by Safetynet Primary Care

Health
Intended results

Dr Barron presented findings of review of Safetynet's Involuntary Admissions conducted over a 2 year research period to inform changes to the Mental Health Act. Safetynet have concerns that the current proposed changes will further limit access to inpatient care for vulnerable…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Safetynet Primary Care" equals CRO name "SAFETYNET PRIMARY CARE" (CRO 471026) 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 Lobbying2023-09-15

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Health
Intended results

Ending zero alcohol product advertising in areas restricted for alcohol brand advertising

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 Lobbying2023-09-15

Lobbying return by Illumina Cambridge Ltd

Health
Intended results

We intend to introduce Illumina and our work in the field of genomics, as well as to raise awareness of the importance of implementing the National Genetics and Genomics Strategy to the benefit of patients. We also aim to secure meetings with parliamentarians to highlight how…

Register of Lobbying2023-09-05

Lobbying return by Irish Platform for Patients' Organisations, Science and Industry

Health
Intended results

Secure more public funds for issues of priority for our patient members, including digital health, public and patient partnership, and new medicines/innovations

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Platform for Patients' Organisations, Science and Industry" has no legal form. "IRISH PLATFORM FOR PATIENTS' ORGANISATIONS, SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 408258) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.