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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 Lobbying2018-09-22

Lobbying return by Christian Aid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

To help progress the Occupied Territories Bill to the next stage in the Seanad

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.

Register of Lobbying2018-09-21

Lobbying return by Simon Communities of Ireland

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Preventing homelessness::Resourcing Housing First::Ensuring funding for sufficient, short term emergency accommodation::Ensuring funding for social and affordable housing supply

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Published name "Simon Communities of Ireland" equals CRO name "SIMON COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND" (CRO 74038) 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 Lobbying2018-09-21

Lobbying return by Amnesty International Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Secure signatures from Irish legislators (TDs and Senators) urging Argentine Senators to vote for a Bill to decriminalise abortion access up to 14 weeks in Argentina

Register of Lobbying2018-09-20

Lobbying return by Unite the Union, Ireland Region

Education and Training
Intended results

Meetings with Senators to brief them on Unite's perspective regarding the proposed legislation::Amendments to proposed legislation to ensure protections for those working in the English Language Teaching sector

Register of Lobbying2018-09-20

Lobbying return by Trócaire

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Increase support among Oireachtas members for the Occupied Territories Bill and highlight closing civil society space in occupied Palestinian territories and Israel

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 Lobbying2018-09-19

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Health
Intended results

To ensure that the proposed legislation is enacted

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 Lobbying2018-09-17

Lobbying return by Co-operation Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Raise awareness of current attitudes and perceptions of the Good Friday Agreement among Protestant Unionist Loyalist communities in Northern Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Co-operation Ireland" equals CRO name "CO-OPERATION IRELAND" (CRO 72194) 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 Lobbying2018-09-14

Lobbying return by Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Increased awareness among key decisionmakers 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 Lobbying2018-09-10

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 published in July 2013 or the Gambling Control Bill published in February 2018

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 Lobbying2018-08-28

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Publication of an implementation plan for the National Policy and Strategy for Neurorehabilitation Services::Support for dedicated investment in neurology and neurorehabilitation services in Budget 2019

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) 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.