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McCartan Report on the Stardust: Statements (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: I welcome the families in the Visitors Gallery. I can only imagine the disappointment they feel after believing that this inquiry would unearth the truth once and for all. I recall speaking on this issue in the House last January. It was my view that the way forward was through a full open inquiry. I recall the Minister saying that night that it was unfortunate there was no consensus on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Post-Brexit Trade Opportunities: Asia Matters (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: I thank Mr. Murray for his submission which was very positive, upbeat and informative in terms of the huge potential that exists in terms of the Asian market. Mr. Murray mentioned that people in Ireland have the impression that everybody knows about Ireland, which I suspect is the result of the greening of buildings worldwide on St. Patrick's Day and so on. However, once that day is over...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: Many members of the committee have raised the issue of 0.7% of GNI with the Minister and the Government. It is not just about reaching that target, but also about the quality of that assistance. Is Mr. Drummond concerned that we do not seem to have a structured plan to reach that target? Is that a weakness in Ireland's approach? Mr. Drummond talked about the importance of the Irish...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: Does Mr. Drummond believe that because we have adopted a position of untied aid, it accentuates that moral voice? Unfortunately many countries, including some in Europe, are going in the opposite direction. Does ONE have a campaign on trade justice issues? We are increasingly seeing in this Parliament and committee that the EU is signing deep and comprehensive agreements with countries...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: What is Mr. Drummond's view on trade agreements?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: 37. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the trial of a person (details supplied) in Turkey that began on 7 December 2017; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that the Turkish authorities are not allowing them attend their own trial in person; his views on whether they will receive a fair trial in view of the present conditions...

Northern Ireland: Statements (13 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: Last night, I watched the documentary, "No Stone Unturned", along with many other political representatives. It is about the Loughinisland massacre. I thank and give credit to the families of the victims and survivors who attended the screening and spoke to us afterwards in moving terms. The relatives in the Relatives for Justice campaign have shown incredible courage and resolve since...

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (13 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: 39. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will call on Saudi Arabia to lift its blockade of Yemen (details supplied); and if he will contact his Saudi counterpart to request that they lift this siege. [53152/17]

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (13 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: I am extremely concerned about the situation in Yemen. According to the UN, over 8 million people are a step away from famine, yet Saudi Arabia has maintained its barbaric blockade of Yemen, which is impeding humanitarian access for the millions of Yemenis facing hunger and battling disease. Has the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade contacted his Saudi Arabian...

Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (13 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: Yes. The Minister made reference to consensus. There was consensus in this House on the recognition of Palestine. The Minister has said that he wants to see consensus at European level but the difficulty in that regard is the guilt in Europe regarding the Second World War. Consensus can be reached in Europe on favourable trade status for Israel but not on actions being taken against...

Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (13 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: It is grouped, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I wonder why Question No. 37 is not included in the group. It is practically the same wording as Question No. 31; it just proposes some actions.

Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (13 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: Whose call is it then?

Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (13 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: Go raibh maith agat.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (13 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: 37. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the declaration by President the United States of America that Jerusalem is the capital of the state of Israel; his views on whether Israel’s occupation of east Jerusalem violates numerous international laws; his further views on whether this declaration is reckless and dangerous; and the timeframe for the government to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Catalan Referendum (13 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: 43. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the continued imprisonment of Vice President Oriel Junqueras and the Interior Minister of the former Catalan Government Joaquim Forn; his further views on the continued imprisonment of two civic leaders (details supplied); and if he will raise concerns regarding their continued detention with his Spanish counterpart. [53151/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (13 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: 59. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the worrying and volatile situation in Honduras; his views on the violent tactics employed by State forces against persons in the aftermath of the recent contentious election (details supplied); and his plans to contact his Honduran counterpart to protest the actions of the State forces. [53150/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (13 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: 53. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the UN’s record appeal for $22.5 billion to help victims of conflict and humanitarian crises around the world (details supplied); and the way in which his Department will respond to this record appeal. [53149/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (12 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: 108. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the reports that the American Government may move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem (details supplied); his views on the plans to move the embassy to Jerusalem; and if he has raised concerns regarding this development with the United States Government. [52824/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: 300. To ask the Minister for Health the waiting times for a person to see a gastroenterologist in Tallaght hospital; the number of persons on this waiting list; the longest waiting time on the list; and the measures he is taking in conjunction with the hospital authorities to resolve delays in this area [52823/17]

Permanent Structured Cooperation: Motion (7 Dec 2017)

Seán Crowe: On Monday 13 November, 22 EU defence ministers signed the permanent structured cooperation agreement, known as PESCO. Ireland was not one of the 22 to sign up, but today we are debating and voting on Ireland's involvement in what will be an EU army. Once again, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are joining forces to try to ram through and fast-track a debate that will undermine Ireland's...