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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ulster Canal Restoration Project (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Crowe: ...the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the Ulster Canal restoration project; the remaining steps that must be taken to complete the project; if he will provide an indicative timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38498/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency Objectives, Foreign Affairs Council and Membership of Human Rights Council: Discussion (17 Jul 2013)

Seán Crowe: ...are illegal and the products from them should be treated as illegal in the European Union. There was an agreement on an EU ban on those goods. Our Government adopted the position that legal opinion indicated that would be difficult, despite the fact that many organisations have an alternative legal view in that regard. In a recent parliamentary reply, which was probably not written by...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (3 Jul 2013)

Seán Crowe: ...of funding. We are concerned about the work of reconciliation and co-operation leading up to the marching season. The first Tour of the North march was not a great start and that is usually an indicator of how things will go. Will the Tánaiste furnish details on the 77 groups and who will get the funds? Is the Department investing in new areas of reconciliation or is it the usual...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (3 Jul 2013)

Seán Crowe: It is difficult to make sense of the figures. I note the Tánaiste's comment that given the high level of administrative costs involved, the figures are indicative rather than definitive. One would expect the area of reconciliation and co-operation on the island-----

European Council in Brussels: Statements (2 Jul 2013)

Seán Crowe: ...ban on settlement produce or even labelling should not be hindered because of it. There was disappointment during the Presidency that we did not see that initiative coming forward. Baroness Catherine Ashton's move is another indication of the lack of willingness from the EU to play a significant and positive role in resolving that extremely difficult conflict. Along with my colleague,...

European Council Meeting: Statements (25 Jun 2013)

Seán Crowe: ...European Union, at over 30%. It is obvious that without the safety valve emigration has provided to the Government, unemployment levels in the State would be significantly higher. The Taoiseach indicated that employment in the European Union is falling while unemployment is rising. The effects of youth and long-term unemployment combined with high rates of non-participation in education...

Topical Issue Debate: Disability Support Services Provision (18 Jun 2013)

Seán Crowe: ...to this case which expires on 28 June. This is an emergency situation. The family is clearly in crisis and is seeking support. I am hoping the Minister of State has something in her file to indicate that they will get the support they need. I want reassurances that a plan will be put in place for this young man. He weighs 18 stone and is 6 ft. 3 in tall. He has enormous difficulties....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (28 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: 612. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that Tallaght Hospital, Dublin, has indicated that it is letting go contract staff as per Health Service Executive guidelines; if he will outline the areas of work that they cover; if there has been an analysis done in relation to the impact that these job losses will have on the hospital and its services. [25339/13]

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: ...Minister of State on the Taxi Regulation Bill 2012. All parties at the meeting expressed concerns about this matter. Is it just me or do other Members find it bizarre that the Minister of State indicated that no amendments were put forward even though he personally spoke about amendments? I do not know what world he is living in but he clearly does not have his head around this...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Seán Crowe: 164. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade with regard to the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, if he will indicate which Govrernment Departments and agencies will be taking part in the formulation of a national plan for their implementation and which Departments will have overall responsibility; if he will provide a timetable as to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: A Reflection on 15 Years of the Good Friday Agreement and Looking Towards the Future: Discussion (11 Apr 2013)

Seán Crowe: ...it is important to discuss the huge changes we have witnessed in our lifetimes. In that context, a number of previous speakers referred to the disconnect, not only among young people. As others indicated, there is a disconnect between those who live in Protestant working class areas and Unionist politicians. There is also a disconnect between working class Catholics and republican and...

Other Questions: Overseas Development Aid (28 Mar 2013)

Seán Crowe: ...of State referred to producing the report by the summer. Is he referring to our summer? If so, we could be waiting some time by the look of the weather outside? Can the Minister of State give an indication of when it will be produced? Many people are concerned about the impact of the suspension. Is anything happening to front-line services or to those working on the ground? The...

European Council: Statements (13 Mar 2013)

Seán Crowe: ...with only one seat has the potential to save an estimated €200 million per year or €1.4 billion over the seven year period of the current budget. I cannot understand it. Will the Taoiseach indicate whether member states will include this change in any new budget arrangements? The reality is that the Council's budget was an austerity budget and would have locked the EU in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Mar 2013)

Seán Crowe: I listened to what the Tánaiste said about the situation in Syria. I hope his optimism is justified because most of the information we get indicates that the situation is getting worse. The fact that the opposition leaders are talking about potential dialogue is a positive development. The significant worry relates to the arms embargo and the possibility of some EU or other countries...

Other Questions: International Agreements (20 Feb 2013)

Seán Crowe: ...against Women and Domestic Violence, the Istanbul Convention. The Government said it accepted in principle the terms of the convention but it is almost a year since then and there has been no indication of any movement on that. Other countries, however, are moving ahead and while the Minister might say that is due to their system, there is also the optional protocol to the International...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (6 Feb 2013)

Seán Crowe: ...the National Youth Council of Ireland. While welcoming support for a youth jobs guarantee, it again raised a number of concerns about it. The evaluation of the youth guarantee schemes implemented in Sweden and Finland indicate that they have reduced youth unemployment and inactivity. However, they were found to be more effective for young people who were new to the labour market than to...

European Council Brussels: Statements (19 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: ...a meeting on Syria that took place in Marrakesh, attended by the Minister of State, Deputy Joe Costello, who suggested extending an invitation to the Syrian opposition coalition. Is there any indication the coalition will accept that invitation? Prior to the meeting there was discussion of the situation in Palestine, in particular in regard to the proposed 3,000 new settlements. Was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Report on North-South Public Service Provision: Discussion (13 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: ...take can be discussed in private session. By allocating only today's meeting for discussion of the report, we are not giving it due attention. What stands out from Mr. D'Arcy's statement is his indication that all participants in the study agreed that opportunities for cross-Border co-operation in the provision of public services are being under-utilised. He referred to several areas...

European Council: Statements (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Crowe: ...Israel broke the ceasefire on Friday, 23 November when its soldiers killed an unarmed 20-year old Palestinian farmer, the ceasefire is holding, but we do not know for how long. On Sunday, the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, indicated the low confidence he has in the durability of the ceasefire with Hamas. He publically told pilots who took part in Operation Pillar of Defence...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (21 Nov 2012)

Seán Crowe: ...Presidency. I look forward to that development. In December, the European Commission will produce its proposals for a youth guarantee. It sounds great but there are no details available yet and no indication of how it will be funded. Sinn Féin will examine the proposals but we are not overly optimistic that they will be sufficiently ambitious. The EU could find €100 billion...