Vacant sites bill supported by Senator Black
I want to give my full support to my colleague, Senator Grace O'Sullivan, and the Bill as I feel it is dealing directly with the housing...
Senator Black calls for extra supports for women in prison who are in recovery from addiction
I have worked in Dóchas Prison and with women who have been in recovery from addiction. I hear what the witnesses are saying and I have a...
Senator Black calls for safeguarding of Good Friday Agreement as a result of Brexit
I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Martin McGuinness, who as we all know was instrumental in the peace process. We...
Statements on Health - Senator Black asks Minister Harris to implement vision for change recommendat
If mental health was addressed it could reduce the pressure on hospital beds. It is imperative that mental health is recognised and...
Senator Black highlights problem with proposed rent caps
As we all know, the housing crisis is the result of more than 30 years of Government policy, during which the State moved away from the...
Senator Black supports Senator Norris Motion calling on Bank of Ireland to reverse its decision to c
As chairperson of the Friends of Palestine cross-party Oireachtas group, I support the motion tabled by Senator Norris. I also support...
Traveller Ethnicity needs to be recognised
Last Wednesday morning at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality, we heard a presentation on recognising Traveller...
Senator Black calls for more fishing quotas and the end to super trawlers
Yesterday, in the AV room, I viewed an informative and disturbing film by Risteárd Ó Domhnaill called "The Atlantic". The film is a...
Senator Calls for engagement from elected reps on Public Health Alcohol Bill
I encourage the Members present to engage with the facts in the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, Committee Stage of which will be taken in...
Senator Black supports Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community
I welcome the citizens from the deaf community and from Bishopstown Community School. I commend Senator Mark Daly on the fantastic work...