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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
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CRO-matched interests
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Awards to declared companies
984
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
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SIPO donation records
107 of 221 divisions
48%
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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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

Engagement also concerned MHR's Pre-Budget Submission, including proposals for investment and funding to support mental health services, address identified needs and ensure sustainable access to appropriate supports.

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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 Lobbying2026-08-19

Lobbying return by The Psychological Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

To secure further development and effective implementation of the HSE Autism Assessment and Intervention Pathway Protocol, including robust training and supervision structures, a detailed competency framework, stronger clinical governance, appropriate workforce planning and…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Psychological Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 110772) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

Adoption of human rights based legislative reforms, particularly in relation to MH Bill

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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited

Health
Intended results

The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited

Health
Intended results

To highlight that Ireland currently has approximately 700,000 smokers and 350,000 adult vapers, over half of whom have stopped smoking entirely. This transition away from cigarettes represents a significant public health gain. The Department of Health’s own data indicates that…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by The Asthma Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Raise awareness of PBS key asks in the lead up to Budget 2026

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Published name "The Asthma Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "ASTHMA SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 57125) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant

Health
Intended results

Publication by Department of Health of a comprehensive national hearing care plan to reduce public waiting lists for hearing tests and hearing aids in the population, including children.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

To ensure legislative Alignment with key human rights conventions: UNCRPD/UNCRC/OPCAT. Specifically: Statutory Right to Advocacy, Prohibition of Children to Adult Units, Timing related to Capacity Assessments, Specifics relating to Involuntary Treatment Criteria, Introduction…

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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

The purpose of this event was to highlight the contribution of mental health charities in the South-East. It offered an opportunity for public representatives, HSE staff, and mental health professionals to come together, connect, and hear directly from those delivering vital…

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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

Legislative reforms, particularly in relation to MH Bill

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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by The Psychological Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

The PSI seeks to influence Senators to support Government investment in mental health through Budget 2026, including increasing funding to 10% of total health expenditure, extending CAMHS eligibility to 25 with Youth Transition Teams, funding culturally competent services, and…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Psychological Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 110772) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Highlighting amendments still required to ensure safe timely treatment for severely unwell people; correcting misleading information on the Bill, and mental health treatment processes, in a public campaign - from specialist doctors who work at the front line and with the…

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Published name "College of Psychiatrists of Ireland" equals CRO name "COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS OF IRELAND" (CRO 644454) 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 Lobbying2026-01-05

Lobbying return by Chime

Health
Intended results

Awareness raising and progression in the working group on the National Hearing Care Plan

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Published name "Chime" has no legal form. "CHIME LIMITED" (CRO 206335) 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.