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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

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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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Irish Family Planning Association

Health
Intended results

Commitment to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights at national and international levels

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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Irish Episcopal Conference

Justice and Equality
Intended results

That all sections of the legislation would be commenced at the same time meaning that no group of Irish prisoners would be disadvantaged and that adequate resources would be put in place to ensure all applications would be dealt with quickly and efficiently.

Register of Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Health
Intended results

Introduction of Operation Encompass data sharing protocol between Gardaí and schools regarding domestic violence

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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Health
Intended results

Revise Sale of Alcohol Bill to include public health concerns

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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Irish Kidney Association

Health
Intended results

Brief document outlining suggested amendments and questions for the Minister on the human tissue bill with regard to Organ Donation and Transplantation

Register of Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Health
Intended results

A review of proposed legislation to include changes to address gaps in legislation

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "LGBT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 605384) 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 Irish Wildbird Conservancy

Marine
Intended results

Raise awareness of Article 17 of the Common Fisheries Policy and advocate for a comprehensive response to implement it. To share discussion points and key takeaways from an Article 17 workshop held in 2022. ::To request a meeting to discuss in further detail.

Register of Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Irish Medical Organisation

Health
Intended results

Address the underlying issues of chronic staff shortages and workload pressures that impact the wellbeing of doctors Create a better working environment Ensure clear policies and procedures are in place so all healthcare professionals feel able to take breaks and to take time…

Register of Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Ensure awareness of Ibec's 'For Peace + Prosperity' Campaign

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Health
Intended results

To brief Oireachtas members on ensuring rare disease patients have fair, equal access to treatments and provide an introduction to Takeda

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Lobbying2023-05-18

Lobbying return by Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Provide information on the Good Causes Awards 2023

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 Lobbying2023-05-18

Lobbying return by Home and Community Care Ireland

Social Protection
Intended results

Conduct a systemic review of social welfare payments to reform rules governing eligibility criteria to ensure that payments are tapered off rather than the cliff edge cuts that now exist, payments reflect the modern realities of work and they do not discourage full or part-time…

Register of Lobbying2023-05-17

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.