Frances Black
Frances Black is an Irish senator and a prominent advocate for human rights and social justice issues. She is known for her work on the Occupied Territories Bill, aiming to prohibit trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, reflecting her commitment to addressing humanitarian concerns in the region.
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Senator Frances Black first introduced her version of an Occupied Territories Bill to the Seanad in 2018.
where principle meets realpolitik – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-29
Independent Senator Frances Black, who first introduced a version of the Bill in 2018, said what the Coalition had agreed this week 'was essentially a partial ban on trade with the illegal Israeli settlements.'
Opposition parties vow to toughen ‘gutted’ Occupied Territories Bill – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-27
Frances Black, Mary Black's sister, is a senator and activist who contributed to the album 'A Woman's Heart'.
‘It’s beginning to sink in, this goodbye is a bigger deal than I thought’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-15
Frances Black is a senator and member of the pro-unity group Ireland’s Future.
‘She’s careful, she’s considered, she’s steady’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-14
Senator Frances Black, who proposed the Bill, told Reuters she would push to include a ban on services.
Occupied Territories Bill strictly limited to goods, says Minister – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-12
Independent Senator Frances Black put forward the original Occupied Territories legislation in 2018.
‘No plans’ to drop Occupied Territories Bill but legislation ‘not straightforward’, says McEntee – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-30
Frances Black initiated the Occupied Territories Bill almost eight years ago.
Left’s unity from Catherine Connolly campaign faces its first big tests – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-20
Frances Black was an early front-runner for the candidacy but later decided not to run.
From gaining cross-party support to digital dexterity – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-26
Frances Black is mentioned as a potential candidate for the presidency.
The presidency is not a Rose of Tralee contest for over-35s – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18
The Bill was first put on the table by Independent Senator Frances Black in 2018.
Government effort to ban occupied territories trade gets EU boost – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-11
Frances Black is an Independent Senator mentioned as a leading candidate during the meeting.
Opposition parties likely to announce own preferred presidential candidate rather than agreed one – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-10
Frances Black ruled herself out of the presidential race, stating she had not been approached by any party.
Joe Duffy and Bertie Ahern among names circulating but parties wary of ‘knee-jerk’ selection – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-05
Independent Senator Frances Black – whose name has been widely mentioned as a candidate that left-wing parties could get behind - more or less ruled herself out as a candidate during the week.
Another chaotic week in Trumpland as Nato summit navigates ‘daddy’ issues – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-29
The original Bill was introduced in 2018 by Independent Senator Frances Black.
Government briefs pro-Palestine EU allies on Occupied Territories Bill – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-27
Frances Black drafted the original Bill in 2018 and has campaigned for it to become law since then.
EU’s splintered stance on Gaza crisis a ‘huge stain’ on bloc, says Taoiseach – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-25
Frances Black drafted the original Bill in 2018 and has campaigned for it to become law since then.
Draft Occupied Territories Bill published with no reference to services being banned – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-25Frances Black said she will hold Tánaiste Simon Harris to account regarding the Occupied Territories Bill.
Trump warns Israel ‘do not drop those bombs’ on Iran amid ‘ceasefire violations’ on both sides – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-24
Frances Black is a senator who is holding the Tánaiste accountable regarding the Occupied Territories Bill.
Israel accuses Iran of firing missiles hours after ceasefire and vows to respond – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-24
Independent Senator Frances Black has said she expects draft Government legislation banning trade with illegally occupied Palestinian territories will not cover trade in services.
Draft occupied territories Bill not expected to cover banning trade in services, says Frances Black – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-19Independent Senator Frances Black, who drafted the first Bill in the area seven years ago.
Renewed political pressure to expand opposition to Israeli assault on Gaza – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28
The current Government plans fall short of a ban on goods and services as first proposed by Independent senator Frances Black in 2018 in her Occupied Territories Bill.
Cabinet approves move to draft an occupied territories Bill – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-27Frances Black has been mentioned as a potential left-wing candidate.
Parties’ selection of candidates for Presidential election becoming a late late show – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-27
Frances Black helped shape the original draft of the legislation in 2018.
Irish government to unveil bill banning imports from occupied Palestinian territories | Ireland
United Kingdom· 2025-05-26Frances Black is frequently mentioned as a potential presidential candidate.
Opposition plans to break the big two’s stranglehold on power begin to germinate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-17
Senator Frances Black’s Bill raised some issues, legitimate issues that can be addressed by amendment.
Attorney General ‘raised no issue’ with banning services from illegal Israeli settlementsIreland· 2025-05-11
Senator Frances Black spoke at the event regarding the importance of neutrality.
Government warned changes to triple-lock system will be fought – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-10
Frances Black is one of the senators who joined forces with the independent group.
Never mind the new pope, who’s going to replace Liveline’s spiritual leader, Joe Duffy? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-10
Senator Frances Black, who first introduced the Occupied Territories Bill in 2018, urged the Government to proceed with urgency.
Dáil unlikely to debate Occupied Territories legislation before autumn – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08The Occupied Territories Bill, aimed at banning trade between Ireland and Israel’s illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, was first introduced by Independent Senator Frances Black in 2018.
Harris says he doesn’t believe Irish airspace used to transport weapons to Israel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-02
Frances Black’s Occupied Territories Bill is being considered by the Irish Government.
Ireland’s human rights obligations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-02
