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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Frances Black: Does the Minister of State believe that it will be made a priority?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Frances Black: I thank the Minister of State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Frances Black: As regards the stigma, low self-esteem and social isolation attached to childhood obesity, who provides mental health support for these children? It is vital that children get supports, particularly around mental health. Does that require a certain specialty? It is important that it is not just a general support but is specifically geared towards childhood obesity. I would imagine this has...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2024)

Frances Black: I sincerely thank all the witnesses for coming in. One of the things I have found valuable about this whole process has been the diversity of voices from which we have heard, including councillors; local government representative organisations, North and South; former Ministers of State with responsibility for local government; party leaders; Secretaries General; and all sorts of fantastic...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Frances Black: I thank the witnesses for coming in today and for their work. I wish to discuss the neurological piece. The committee heard from the Neurological Alliance of Ireland, NAI, in the past few months. I will ask a few questions in order to keep its concerns at the forefront of our work. Mr. Gloster mentioned that a national mapping process which will inform the 2025 Estimates has been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Frances Black: It would be helpful to get a timeframe, particularly when that will be finished. It will impact the NAI in particular. It does phenomenal work. I am a big fan of advocacy groups, the work they do and the experience they have. It is important, because of their experience, to keep that engagement going with them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Frances Black: Going forward, the HSE should remain engaged with it. Will the witnesses provide an update on the specialist nursing posts funded in 2022 and remain frozen? What will happen to this funding if the next budgetary cycle begins? On the hospitals in Mayo, Portlaoise and Wexford, where there are no neurology posts at present, will the witnesses give more detail? The specialist nursing posts...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Frances Black: Will that be a priority?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Frances Black: There seems to be a major problem. Everybody is bringing up recruitment. In the context of CAMHS, what are the gaps? I do not mean the gaps in prevention, I mean numbers-wise with regard to therapists and people who work in the CAMHS area. How many more are needed? What is the ideal scenario? Is there a timeframe? I know it is not easy; I understand the difficulties with recruitment....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Frances Black: With regard to recruitment, what are the numbers in Dublin compared to the rest of the country?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Frances Black: I have a bit of time and I would like a brief synopsis on the numbers in Dublin in particular.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Frances Black: Will Dr. Burke also circulate numbers on the parts of the country where there is more of a need? It would be very helpful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Frances Black: Does burn out among therapists happen a lot? Are there numbers on this? How is it measured? I imagine when there are very long waiting lists it can be quite-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Frances Black: I thank Dr. Burke.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2024)

Frances Black: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Our planning system is a cornerstone of our democracy and should, at its core, be about how we build, maintain and enrich sustainable communities across the country. Our planning system should be democratic, accountable and participative and needs to be equipped to deal with the most pressing challenges of our time, including the climate and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)

Frances Black: I apologise for being late. I wanted to be here but there was another meeting at the same time that I had to attend. I was there from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. I thank the witnesses for coming in today to share their expertise and experience with us and apologise for not being here for the opening statements. The witnesses' organisations undertake such crucial work. I am grateful that we are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)

Frances Black: I just have a couple of other questions. It is about getting heard. Obviously, the witnesses have expertise in their field. Departments are coming to them looking for that expertise, but then not treating them with the respect they deserve. That is absolutely so important. Recently, I read that the very first drafts of the South African bill of rights were written in Dublin by lawyers...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)

Frances Black: I have one more question. We all know that social media abuse is endemic at the moment. Women, LGBT people, migrants and ethnic minorities are always singled out for the worst treatment, particularly those who may be involved in politics. It can get very bad. How do we encourage diversity in public life, including in discussions about constitutional change in this environment? What are...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)

Frances Black: I thank everyone for coming to share their perspectives today. I have enjoyed and valued this opportunity to examine the state of our local democracy, and to hear from councillors across the island. Time and again we have heard from talented and committed people, who care so much about their communities. They are passionate but hamstrung in their efforts by flaws in the system. It is...