Senator Elect Frances Black
Senator Elect Frances Black would like to extend her sincere gratitude to all those who voted for her re-election to the 27th Seanad Éireann.
Senator Black will now continue her leadership in transformative change, as a powerful voice for human rights, justice and equality in Ireland and beyond.
Senator Frances Black stands as a formidable force in Irish politics.
First elected in 2016, Senator Black made history as the first female Independent Senator elected to the Seanad Éireann panel system.
The re-election of Senator Black in 2020 reflects her recognised commitment to act as a voice for the vulnerable and most marginalised. Explore some of the rich body of work of Senator Black below.
Spokesperson for the Campaign to Pass the Occupied Territories Bill
The Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill, first tabled in 2018 by Independent Senator Frances Black, would ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements built on occupied Palestinian land. Civil society organisations have been calling on the Government to pass the Occupied Territories Bill for over six years. If passed, Ireland would become the first Western country to ban trade with the illegal Israeli settlements, which are considered the key driver of poverty and a host of human rights violations against Palestinians and the main impediment to their right to self-determination
Founder of the Rise Foundation
The Rise Foundation works to support families impacted by a loved ones addictive behaviour through awareness, education and therapy, and to combat the associated shame and stigma.
The Rise Foundation is a registered charity founded by Senator Frances Black in 2009. The foundation supports family members of those with addictive behaviour (alcohol, drugs, gambling, food or sex addiction) to understand the nature of addiction and the profound effects it has on relationships.
Chair of the Irish Anti-Apartheid Campaign for Palestine
Launched by Senator Black in November 2022, the Irish Anti-Apartheid Campaign for Palestine is a coalition of 23 civil society organisations, trade unions and academic experts committed to working collaboratively to end Israeli apartheid against Palestinians.
