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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 Lobbying2023-07-25

Lobbying return by Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Social Protection
Intended results

To disseminate the findings of the MESL annual update report and the associated evidence-based policy recommendations in the Pre-Budget Submission

Register of Lobbying2023-05-21

Lobbying return by Alcohol Forum Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Amendments and changes to the Sale of Alcohol Bill (2022) to better protect health, well being, public safety and children's rights.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Alcohol Forum Ireland" has no legal form. "ALCOHOL FORUM IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 435920) 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 Lobbying2023-05-21

Lobbying return by Rare Diseases Ireland

Health
Intended results

PQs to Minister to seek commitment to deliver of prog for government promise to support genetic services for people living with rare diseases.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Rare Diseases Ireland" equals CRO name "RARE DISEASES IRELAND" (CRO 140743) 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 Lobbying2023-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Penal Reform Trust

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To meet with TDs/Senators attending Mental Health Reform 'members' event' in Mansion House and inform them of work of IPRT.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Penal Reform Trust" equals CRO name "IRISH PENAL REFORM TRUST" (CRO 218442) 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 Lobbying2023-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Penal Reform Trust

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To inform key contacts in Oireachtas of upcoming IPRT report, 'Progress in the Penal System', and invite them to attend launch event. ::To secure support of key contacts in Oireachtas in requesting information for 'Progress in the Penal System' report through parliamentary…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Penal Reform Trust" equals CRO name "IRISH PENAL REFORM TRUST" (CRO 218442) 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 Lobbying2023-05-21

Lobbying return by Women for Election

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Maternity Leave for Public Representatives and Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections.::Tackling abuse of political candidates and elected politicians::Updated research of the barriers to women's participation in politics::Increased number of women running for…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Women for Election" has no legal form. "WOMEN FOR ELECTION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 510402) 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 Lobbying2023-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Amend legislation in line with human rights law and standards.::Organisation of an AV room briefing for Senators and TDs on the legislation.::Share submission on legislation.::Request to attend sitting of Oireachtas dealing with 4th stage of Bill.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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 Lobbying2023-05-19

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 Lobbying2023-05-19

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 Lobbying2023-05-19

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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

Inclusion of mental health in priorities

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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Oxfam Ireland

Health
Intended results

Secure an oireachtas committee hearing on the Pandemic treaty for which Oxfam and access to Medicines Ireland would organise or suggest national and international speakers.

Register of Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Health
Intended results

To appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Health on considerations of services for the treatment of cancer.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Cancer Society" equals CRO name "IRISH CANCER SOCIETY" (CRO 20868) 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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Christian Aid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Awareness raising, raising of concerns within Parliament

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Christian Aid Ireland" equals CRO name "CHRISTIAN AID IRELAND" (CRO 426928) 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.