Frances Black

Frances Black

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 986

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Most Recent Title
Senator
Most Recent Public Body
Seanad
First Seen
29 August 2016
Last Seen
21 September 2026

Observed Titles

Senator

Observed Public Bodies

Seanad

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 22 September 2026

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Christian Aid Ireland

45 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Sharing of information and advocacy in support of the Occupied Territories Bill 2018 and related Government proposals

Details: Occupied Territories Bill 2018 / Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025

Methods
Calls with Senator Frances Black, Deputy Donnchadh O'Laoghaire and Deputy Roderic O'Gorman regarding the Occupied Territories Bill and relevant Government initiatives. - Phone callEmail to Minister Helen McEntee, Mr. Declan Smyth and Mr. Gerard Keown regarding the Occupied Territories Bill and relevant Government initiatives. - EmailEmail with information and briefing material regarding the Occupied Territories Bill and relevant Government initiatives with all Labour Party TDs; all Social Democrat TDs; all Sinn Féin Senators; Foreign Affairs spokespeople and Ctte members Deputy S Gibney, Senator P Stephenson, Deputy D Smith, Deputy D O'Laoghaire, Deputy C Bennett; Deputy R O'Gorman; Senators AM Higgins, E Flynn, L Ruane, N Cosgrove, L Harmon, M McDowell; Deputies R Boyd Barret, R Coppinger, P Murphy; Senator M Daly - Email

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre

29 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: To support the development of a legislative framework that better protects the privacy and confidentiality of counselling notes

Details: Highlight areas of concern and provide suggested measures to strengthen the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Misc. Provisions) Bill 2026

Methods
To support the development of a legislative framework that better protects the privacy and confidentiality of counselling notes - EmailTo support the development of a legislative framework that better protects the privacy and confidentiality of counselling notes - Phone call

Intent: Share TENI's analysis on the Disregard Scheme provisions as contained in the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026. This includes drawing attention to the relevant for trans people, share concerns on some existing wording and provide recommendations for change and implementation.

Details: Briefing Note on the Disregard Provisions as contained in the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026

Methods
Email to Minister of Justice with briefing note sent on 17 June. - Email

Intent: Sent the 2026 AsIAm Same Chance Report to TDs, Senators and Irish MEPs

Details: Sent the 2026 AsIAm Same Chance Report to TDs, Senators and Irish MEPs

Methods
Sent the 2026 AsIAm Same Chance Report to TDs, Senators and Irish MEPs - Email

Mental Health Reform

30 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Engagement also concerned MHR's Pre-Budget Submission, including proposals for investment and funding to support mental health services, address identified needs and ensure sustainable access to appropriate supports.

Details: Budget 2027

Methods
Attendance at Mental Health Reform's PBS Launch Event where the CEO(Helen Brown), Louise Rooney (P& R Manager), Lisa-Marie O'Malley (Policy and Advocacy Coordinator) and lived experience advocates spoke on the submissions. In attendance: Marie Sherlock, Sorca Clarke, Fiona McLoughlin, Colm Burke, Jerry Buttimer, Joe Cooney, Victor Boyhan, Maria Byrne, on 7th July 2026 - Event / ReceptionCalls relating to PBS to Ian Power, Mary Butler's Office on 18th June 2026. - Phone callCalls relating to PBS to Ian Power, Mary Butler's Office on 30th June 2026. - Phone call

Irish Council for Civil Liberties

228 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: I sent an ICCL briefing note focusing on the powers of private security following the death of Mr Yves Sakila, seeking to change the policy approach regarding private security, their powers to use force, and options for accountability for potential human rights violations perpetrated by private security.

Details: Powers of Private Security

Intent: Call to seek withdrawal by the Government of the bill which was before Seanad Eirean, and call on Senators to reject it in light of concerns on the implications of the Investor State Dispute Settlement clauses and trade agreements it proposes to facilitate ratification of by Ireland.

Details: Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025

Methods
EmailInformal communication
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