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Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: I welcome that the Government has pledged €2 million in funding to provide life-saving emergency assistance to civilians in the Central African Republic. That country is one of the most disadvantaged states in Africa. Its population was extremely vulnerable before the outbreak of this crisis, so I hope the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will continue to do all it can to...

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: Have we any answer to helping the displaced people from that region? Have there been discussions on Irish involvement in sending EU military forces to the Central African Republic?

Other Questions: Undocumented Irish in the USA (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: Does the Tánaiste believe conditions have improved since his last visit? There was considerable optimism when we were there working on the matter. The Tánaiste mentioned St. Patrick's Day. Does he see that as a key period for the lobbying work by the Government and Members of this House, as well as Irish America? Another area highlighted during the visit was those who are...

Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013. I suppose some people will say this is another advance for the nanny state, that it is taxing the working man, that there are few pleasures left in life, that it started off taxing the pint and now it will tax bets. However, it is welcome we are bringing forward this legislation to tax online bookies and betting...

Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: The easy accessibility and normalisation of online and offline betting is a curse for many families and individuals. We all have experiences involving young people who have gone online and used credit cards. Women and men participate in this activity at all hours of the night. Huge bills arrive months later. This is another difficulty that families have. Other countries have ensured...

Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: He took the same approach to the smoking ban.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 15. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the deepening crisis and continued violence in South Sudan; if his Department pledged funding and assistance to those affected; and if he has discussed the crisis with his EU counterparts. [1441/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 20. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Basque Political Prisoners Collective agreed to endorse a peace process strategy and to pursue political objectives through exclusively political means; if he welcomes this step; and if he will discuss the issue with the Spanish Government and encourage them to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 23. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza; that Israel is deepening the crisis due to its continued blockade and bombing of Gaza; and if he will raise the issue with the Israeli authorities. [1438/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 40. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to an escalation of violence against the community in Pitalito, Colombia, over its ongoing land dispute; if he is aware that shots were fired against members of the community, journalists and human rights defenders; and if he will call for the Colombian government to give real guarantees...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 41. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the case of a Palestinian teacher and non-violent political activist (details supplied) who has faced undue harassment from the Israeli forces, and has had to go into hiding out of fear; if he will raise the case with the Israeli authorities; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 75. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will consider reopening the Irish embassy in Tehran in view of the fact that Iran has dropped its ban on importing Irish beef and that the P5+1 talks have reached agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear programme. [1590/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Illegal Israeli Imports (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 73. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the British Government has issued guidance warning of the significant risks involved in economic and financial activities in Israeli settlements; if he will consider issuing similar guidance; and when he expects EU guidance regarding involvement in economic and financial...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Illegal Israeli Imports (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 74. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he expects the EU guidelines on the labelling of Israeli settlement goods to be finalised. [1589/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Nuclear Proliferation (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 76. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support the EU, together with Russia and China, in seeking an agreement with Iran about its nuclear programme if the US Congress prevents the US Administration proceeding with the present agreement with the P5+1 by legislating for additional nuclear-related sanctions against Iran. [1591/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 77. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the Dutch Foreign Minister’s recent trip to Cuba; if he is aware that the Netherlands has broken ranks with the EU by signing a deal to open political talks and trade ties with Cuba; if he supports this move; and if his Department will would follow suit and positively adjust their...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Service Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 489. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the boundary changes within the Kildare fire service, notably Athy; and if these changes were reportedly made by using Google maps. [55362/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 490. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the transition of town councils such as Athy town council to the municipal district; and the services and business that will take place in the Athy Council building when the new municipal district starts. [55363/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Pollution (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 491. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the rivers and waterways here into which the chemical chromium v1 is released; and the levels of this heavy metal that are released. [55364/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 923. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will allow county councils, with the help of interested parties, develop and design bus shelters. [55365/13]