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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 Lobbying2022-05-12

Lobbying return by Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

To invite members to a briefing from Amnesty Intenational and United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories Michael Lynk

Register of Lobbying2022-05-03

Lobbying return by National parents Council Primary

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Provide parent voice on the proposed ending of seasonal clock changes

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National parents Council Primary" equals CRO name "NATIONAL PARENTS COUNCIL- PRIMARY" (CRO 258148) 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 Lobbying2022-03-04

Lobbying return by European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Ireland CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

INAR presented the results of the Love Not Hate campaign which aims to ensure that the State prioritises the enactment of Hate Crime Legislation currently progressing in the Dail.

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Published name "European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "EUROPEAN NETWORK AGAINST RACISM (ENAR) IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 494388) 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 Lobbying2022-03-03

Lobbying return by Social Justice Ireland

Environment
Intended results

To support Ireland's progress towards the 2030 agenda by engaging further with the SDGs and policy proposals on how to implement them at local and national level.

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Responsible Vaping Ireland

Health
Intended results

To encourage Oireachtas Committee on Health members to give due consideration to all smoking harm reduction options as part of the PLS of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Responsible Vaping Ireland

Health
Intended results

To have a hearing with Vape Business Ireland rescheduled before the PLS of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill is concluded by the Committee

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Health
Intended results

To appraise Oireachtas members and members of the Health Committee of the Irish Cancer Society's position with regard to e-cigarettes and tobacco, specifically relating to marketing and flavouring

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 Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee

Community
Intended results

To inform members of the steps being taken through the Show Me ID - Be Age OK responsible retailing programme to ensure that retail staff are trained and equipped to prevent the sale of age restricted products to under 18s.

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Home and Community Care Ireland

Health
Intended results

To inform Members/Ministers on recruitment and retention issues in home care::To share details of and request meeting to discuss HCCI Home Care Winter Recruitment Plan::To seek support for implementation of Statutory Home Support Scheme::To seek support for HCCI attendance at…

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

To provide an understanding of the operations of the National Lottery and retail agents and to secure an understanding of the role of Good Causes funding in communities::To provide information on legislative, policy and regulatory developments concerning the National Lottery

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company" equals CRO name "PREMIER LOTTERIES IRELAND DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 527900) 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 Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Medical Organisation

Health
Intended results

Adequate staffing levels: • Address the underlying issues of chronic staff shortages and workload pressures that impact the wellbeing of doctors. • Resilience Rosters to cover close contact exclusion and sick absent healthcare workers.::Create a better working environment:…

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

Change in mental health law and increased funding for the mental health system

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 Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Trócaire

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Respect for human rights

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.