Senator Black welcomes all island forum on Brexit
I welcome the announcement by the Taoiseach of the establishment of an all-Ireland civic dialogue on Brexit. My father came from Rathlin...
Senator Black welcomes suspension of Wa
I welcome the proposed suspension of water charges in this Bill. It is clear that the people are not going to accept water charges. They...
Senator Black calls for funding for Walk disability group
I attended a briefing this morning by an organisation called WALK, which works with young people with intellectual disabilities, where I...
Senator Black calls for Alcohol treatment services from new Minister Corcoran Kennedy
Alcohol misuse in Ireland is an issue about which I am passionate. For the benefit of the Minister, I will repeat the data I read into...
Senator Black selected as Oireachtas cross-party group on alcohol harm
I was honoured to be selected yesterday as the chairperson of the Oireachtas cross-party group on alcohol harm, which is an informal...
Welcome Minister Communications, Climate Action & Environment
I welcome the Minister and congratulate him on his new post. I speak today to represent the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, IBI,...
Misuse of Drugs Act - Supporting Senators Ruane & ORiordáin
I commend my colleagues, Senators Ó Riordáin and Ruane, on these amendments. I really feel that we need to consider this issue fully....
Statements On Mental Health
One in seven adults in Ireland will have experienced a mental health difficulty in the past year and 9% of the population aged 15 or over...
Public Health Alcohol Bill
I welcome Senator O'Mahony's remarks about the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. It is great to see movement on the Public Health (Alcohol)...