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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 Lobbying2019-05-17

Lobbying return by Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Inform recipients of results from research on public perception of Irish energy industry and oil and gas exploration and production

Register of Lobbying2019-05-16

Lobbying return by Gaming & Leisure Association of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

The enactment of legislation that enshrines the principles of good regulation for the gambling industry as set out in the General Scheme of the Gambling Control Bill 2013 as amended by recommendations contained in the Inter-Departmental Report in regulation of Gaming in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Gaming & Leisure Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "GAMING AND LEISURE ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 419466) 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.

Register of Lobbying2019-05-14

Lobbying return by Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Increased awareness among key decision-makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability, Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMMES IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 468697) 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 Lobbying2019-04-30

Lobbying return by Womens Aid

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Measures to improve safer outcomes for women and children in relation family law and domestic violence

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Womens Aid" has no legal form. "WOMENS AID COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 58035) 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.

Register of Lobbying2019-01-21

Lobbying return by Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Health
Intended results

To inform health policy regarding doctor recruitment and retention, cervical screening and implementation of RCPI's response to the Inquiry into CervicalCheck.

Register of Lobbying2019-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To advise of the implications of the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 for busy employers in the SME sector, particularly micro-business owners who may not have an in-depth knowledge of labour law.::To amend the aforementioned Bill to remove the severe sanctions…

Register of Lobbying2019-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

That this IFA commissioned report would highlight the need for support from Government for the suckler cow. The key finds in the report are as follows::The beef sector in Ireland is very significant, accounting for over one-third of all agricultural output and over 20% of total…

Register of Lobbying2019-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Family Planning Association

Health
Intended results

To highlight importance of sexual and reproductive health and rights as part of Ireland's Overseas Development Assistance and international policy

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Family Planning Association" has no legal form. "IRISH FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 28395) 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.

Register of Lobbying2019-01-21

Lobbying return by Trócaire

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Support of members of the Oireachtas to pass the Control of Economic Activities (Occupied Territories) Bill

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Trócaire" equals CRO name "TROCAIRE" (CRO 661147) 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 Lobbying2019-01-21

Lobbying return by DEBRA Ireland

Health
Intended results

A permanent contract for the EB Outreach nurse::Ring fenced funding for care packages for patients with EB::Create further awareness of the needs of patients and families living with EB

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DEBRA Ireland" equals CRO name "DEBRA IRELAND" (CRO 141279) 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 Lobbying2019-01-21

Lobbying return by Montague Communications Ltd

Employment
Intended results

Changes to legislation to prevent pilots and other workers who should be designated as employees being designated as self-employed contractors

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Montague Communications Ltd" equals CRO name "MONTAGUE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 297660) 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 Lobbying2019-01-21

Lobbying return by Disability Federation of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

1. Swift progression to Committee Stage of the legislative process. 2. Increased funding for IHREC to fulfill its role under UN CRPD.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Disability Federation of Ireland" equals CRO name "DISABILITY FEDERATION OF IRELAND" (CRO 140948) 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.