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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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AreaAll 56Foreign Affairs 19Justice and Equality 14Health 5Housing 4Budgetary matters 3Community 3Agriculture 1Banking and Financial Institutions 1Economic Development and Industry 1Education and Training 1Energy and Natural Resources 1EU Affairs 1Social Protection 1Taxation 1
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Register of Lobbying2020-11-03

Lobbying return by Habitat for Humanity Ireland

Housing
Intended results

Secure support of TDs & Senators for Habitat's Build Solid Ground campaign::Secure support of TDs & Senators for Habitat's newest ReStore- opening soon in Dublin.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Habitat for Humanity Ireland" equals CRO name "HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (IRELAND)" (CRO 362823) 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 Lobbying2020-09-22

Lobbying return by Trócaire

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Inclusion of a commitment to progress the Occupied Territories Bill in the Programme for Government

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 Lobbying2020-09-22

Lobbying return by Trócaire

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation in Ireland::Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence instrument EU::UN Binding Treaty on Business and 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.

Register of Lobbying2020-09-21

Lobbying return by SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To ensure workers and their families are not forced to pay the price for the difficult times ahead but rather that out of the present crisis we build a more equitable, progressive and productive Ireland in the decade ahead.

Register of Lobbying2020-09-21

Lobbying return by Q4PR

Community
Intended results

Continuation or expansion of services for those experiencing homelessness or addiction put in place during the pandemic lockdown period.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Q4PR" has no legal form. "Q4 PR LIMITED" (CRO 371427) 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 Lobbying2020-09-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To highlight the major challenges faced by the business community in responding to Covid-19.::Calling on the Government to take measures to aid businesses in balancing the capital structure that they take on and relieve the pressure on their cash flow.

Register of Lobbying2020-09-21

Lobbying return by Coolmine Therapeutic Community

Community
Intended results

Continuation or expansion of services for those experiencing homelessness or addiction put in place during the pandemic lockdown period

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Coolmine Therapeutic Community" equals CRO name "COOLMINE THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY" (CRO 50621) 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 Lobbying2020-09-21

Lobbying return by The Union of Students in Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Support for students who are facing a deportation order. Requesting orders are reversed to allow students to remain in Ireland.

Register of Lobbying2020-09-21

Lobbying return by Global Legal Action Network

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Progression of the Occupied Territories Bill

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Global Legal Action Network" equals CRO name "GLOBAL LEGAL ACTION NETWORK" (CRO 650281) 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 Lobbying2020-09-10

Lobbying return by Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, to have the Irish government call for the end to Israel's illegal blockade of Gaza, and for Israel to adequately provide all essentail care for all Palestinians under occupation as obligated by international law

Register of Lobbying2020-09-01

Lobbying return by Christian Aid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Request signature for a pan-European letter opposing annexation of the West Bank

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 Lobbying2020-09-01

Lobbying return by Christian Aid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Support progress of the legislation

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 Lobbying2020-05-21

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

To get clarity on the amendment made to the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020 when it passed through the Dáil.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Threshold" equals CRO name "THRESHOLD" (CRO 70660) 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.