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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Review of Foreign Affairs Policy and External Relations: Discussion (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: I will begin with the conclusion of Mr. Dorr's contribution. I liked his comments about Kofi Annan's vision and his own vision of Ireland in the context of planetary matters. We are a small country and our history and so on are significant positives no matter where one travels in the world. When we met the Iranians, I pointed out that as a small state we do not have a hidden agenda like...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Review of Foreign Affairs Policy and External Relations: Discussion (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: I apologise if I have overstepped. I understood we were dealing with the paper which raises questions. I can go through the various sections and, for example, ask questions on the EU.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Review of Foreign Affairs Policy and External Relations: Discussion (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: It is just that the North is a huge issue for many of us here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Review of Foreign Affairs Policy and External Relations: Discussion (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: Regarding agreements made in the past - the Good Friday Agreement and the St. Andrews Agreement - the witness referred to slow progress. If anything will kill the potential of what came out of those agreements, it is slow progress. I have some disagreements with the witnesses' assessment of EU developments. Many key EU personnel, most recently Viviane Reding, the vice-president of the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consultancy Contracts Data (16 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 40. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of consultants or consultancy firms employed by his Department during each of the past five years; the purpose and duration of each of these consultancies or consultancy contracts; the names of the consultants or firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1874/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consultancy Contracts Data (16 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 42. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide in tabular form a list of all professional fees, including but not limited to legal, consultancy, IT-related, advisory, capital, advertising and accountancy, charged to his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department, detailing the company name and the amount invoiced between 1 May 2011...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Review of Foreign Affairs Policy and External Relations: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: It is very positive that no matter where one goes in the world, there is goodwill toward the Irish people. We have no negative colonial past. People seem to like our sense of humour and our music. We are not seen as a threat or not perceived as people with a hidden agenda. It can be argued that we have a small pot of money to invest in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Review of Foreign Affairs Policy and External Relations: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: I welcome Mr. Butler. I like the idea of bringing the ambassadors before the committee. This is the first occasion on which that suggestion has been made. Not only would their coming before us be helpful for the ambassadors, it would also provide the committee with an overview in respect of various matters. There is a need to recognise the sensitive nature of the diplomatic job which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Review of Foreign Affairs Policy and External Relations: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: -----but they do not do so. In my opinion, they should be allowed to attend meetings of all committees and not just this one. On the subject of MEPs, perhaps those in the North could also be invited to attend. A relationship exists and we tend to sell Ireland on an all-island basis. Even if they never took up the option, it would be a positive move to invite MEPs from the North to attend...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Civic Forum for Northern Ireland: SDLP (16 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: As stated by Deputy Wall, we have met already with many groups and propose to meet others, all of whom want an opportunity to express their views and to be listened to and involved. This is the purpose of the forum. One of the weaknesses of the peace process was the lack of civic involvement in the negotiations in that regard. I have no doubt that had the negotiations been widened out to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Effects of Violence: Justice for the Forgotten (16 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: Like the other contributors I have a good deal to say on this subject in which for most of my life on the island of Ireland I have been interested. I have met families whose relatives were killed over the years, and some of my friends have been killed, but one of the most important things we can do here today is come up with recommendations on how we can move the process forward. I would...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Effects of Violence: Justice for the Forgotten (16 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: We should discuss possible funding avenues for the Justice for the Forgotten group. Perhaps the joint committee could write to the Taoiseach about the issue.

European Council: Statements (21 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: As my colleague, Deputy Gerry Adams, has noted, the conclusions of the European Council meeting make it quite clear that EU leaders are going to continue to push for the increased militarisation of the European Union and that this will go hand-in-hand with NATO's ideology and needs. The conclusions even state the debate on EU military co-operation was preceded by a meeting with the NATO...

European Council: Statements (21 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: Will the Minister of State take questions on foreign affairs issues?

European Council: Statements (21 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: Is he in a position to comment on the situation in the Central African Republic?

European Council: Statements (21 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: I asked the Tánaiste previously whether Irish troops would take part in a mission to the Central African Republic or whether the matter had been discussed at Cabinet level. The situation in Ukraine is worsening rapidly. Riots and violence have been evident in recent days. Did any discussion take place on what the European Union would do in that regard? Has the Government come forward...

Charities (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: Tonight’s Bill gives all Members an opportunity to address what is wrong with charities in this State. More importantly, it provides the means to bring about reform and to improve the climate that is facing the charity sector. I believe there is general agreement right across the benches in that regard. Since the financial crash, the charity and community sector has faced an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (22 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 206. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown in tabular form of all moneys allocated to Tallaght hospital, Dublin 24, from 2007 to 2014. [3030/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (22 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 207. To ask the Minister for Health the level of funding to Tallaght Hospital, Dublin 24, in 2014 and the way it compares with 2013 [3031/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (22 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 208. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form a breakdown of staff numbers employed at Tallaght Hospital, Dublin 24, from 2007-2014 [3032/14]