Occupied Territories Bill 2020
Statement on the Programme for Government – Tuesday 16th June 2020 The announcement of a Programme for Government yesterday was a...
Seanad Election 2020
Dear all, I'm writing this post to confirm that I'm standing for re-election to Seanad Éireann, running again as an Independent on the...
July 2019 Update: Occupied Territories Bill
After a very busy few months, the Oireachtas went into summer recess last week. This gives us an opportunity to look forward and prepare...
Dáil votes for Occupied Territories Bill 2018
The Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018 has today passed its crucial Second Stage vote in the Lower House of...
Occupied Territories Bill passes all stages in Seanad Éireann
The Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018 has today (December 5th) passed all stages in the Irish Senate, Seanad...
Senator Frances Black Tables Occupied Territories Bill 2018
In January, Independent Senator Frances Black launched the Control of Economic Activities (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018. The bill...
Cork open meeting on the Public (Health) Alcohol Bill
Independent Senator Frances Black is holding a series of open public meetings on the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, beginning on Sunday...
Senator Black welcomes commitment from government to offer support to residents in mother and baby h
I am very pleased this debate is taking place today as it is long overdue. I welcome the commitments to offer support and services to...
I Support Intoxicating Liquor Bill - Senator Black
It might be a surprise to some that I support this legislation. I have spoken openly on the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill and will...
Direct Provision is a national scandal - Senator Black
Our treatment of the thousands of people in direct provision throughout this country is nothing short of a scandal. A country coming to...