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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (20 Oct 2015)

Seán Crowe: 566. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of the comments of Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister, Ms Tzipi Hotovely, who recently said in recent media interviews that the Israeli Government has no intention of ever ending the occupation of the West Bank, which she claims is part of Israel; and if continued statements of this nature by the Israeli Government are...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobs Initiative (21 Oct 2015)

Seán Crowe: 49. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she is aware, of any labour complaints in relation to a company (details supplied) in County Dublin; that the company receives grant-aid and allowances for job creation from her Department; if she will set up an independent review into the conduct of the company; and the use of her Department's funds; and if she will report...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Work of the Syria Civil Defence: Discussion (21 Oct 2015)

Seán Crowe: I welcome Mr. Al Habib. We all share his belief that the Syrian people have the right to live in dignity and freedom. I have just a few questions. How many volunteers do the White Helmets have overall and how many teams have been created? Mr. Al Habib stated in his presentation that they operate in 111 centres and eight provinces. What opposition groups are in control in those areas? Do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Work of the Syria Civil Defence: Discussion (21 Oct 2015)

Seán Crowe: We have someone here from a different group. It is unfair to ask some of these questions. This man represents the White Helmets.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (22 Oct 2015)

Seán Crowe: 265. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for an endoscopy in Tallaght hospital in Dublin 24; the current waiting time for such a procedure; and if there are interim or long-term proposals to shorten the delivery of the same procedure in this hospital [36910/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Remuneration (22 Oct 2015)

Seán Crowe: 266. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of the subsistence and below minimum wage salary that fourth year student nurses currently experience, as they work 39 hours per week for nine months and receive €6.95 per hour; and his plans to address this issue. [36911/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (22 Oct 2015)

Seán Crowe: 306. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a breakdown of how the €40 million increase in Ireland’s official development assistance will be spent; and if he will set out how and when Ireland will reach the target of spending 0.7% of gross national income on such assistance. [36905/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (22 Oct 2015)

Seán Crowe: 330. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the Victory Centre on Firhouse Road in Dublin 24 was rejected as a possible site or sites for two new patronage schools in this general locality; and the specific unsuitability reasons for the site. [36912/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland: Discussion (22 Oct 2015)

Seán Crowe: I welcome the witnesses. Their presentation addressed the foundational architecture or pillars for an inclusive society, which is key to the Good Friday Agreement. There are probably people watching this meeting in their own homes at the moment as it is being broadcast live. A lot of people will be scratching their heads and asking why would anyone be opposed to a bill of rights....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland: Discussion (22 Oct 2015)

Seán Crowe: I do not think the Chairman should be defensive about what I am saying.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland: Discussion (22 Oct 2015)

Seán Crowe: Again, I am looking at the success rate in the context of what we are trying to achieve.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland: Discussion (22 Oct 2015)

Seán Crowe: It is a long time since the Good Friday Agreement was signed. Professor McWilliams outlined the work her group has done regarding putting this together but, unfortunately, we have not had any movement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland: Discussion (22 Oct 2015)

Seán Crowe: The consensus is there with the Irish people.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland: Discussion (22 Oct 2015)

Seán Crowe: In Dr. Smith's view, is the gay rights issue one of the difficulties some of the unions will have to overcome?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Peace Building in Northern Ireland: Community Relations Council and Partner Organisations (22 Oct 2015)

Seán Crowe: I thank the delegation for attending. The work they are doing is inspiring, and I do not mean to patronise them, but I have witnessed some of the work they have done on the ground. At times people doubt where a project is going, but when one sees the participants sitting down together and everything unfolding, it is inspiring for those of us who have visited the projects that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Peace Building in Northern Ireland: Community Relations Council and Partner Organisations (22 Oct 2015)

Seán Crowe: We will want all the answers.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Foreign Conflicts (3 Nov 2015)

Seán Crowe: 101. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the deteriorating situation in occupied Palestine; if he is aware of the blatant violations of international and human rights law, many of which have been caught on camera; his views that Palestinians living under such a brutal and violent occupation require international protection; and if he has raised concerns over these...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Foreign Conflicts (3 Nov 2015)

Seán Crowe: Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. As the Minister knows, conditions in Palestine are among the worst faced since its illegal occupation. We have all seen pictures on camera phones and cannot hide the reality of what is actually happening during the occupation. We have also heard eyewitness reports. Gaza is the world's biggest prison and the inhuman occupation of the West Bank...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Foreign Conflicts (3 Nov 2015)

Seán Crowe: I do not disagree with anything in the Minister's statement. We all want to see an end to violence but the reality seems to be that the Israeli Government continues its occupation, oppression and apartheid policies and Palestinians are subjected to extra-judicial killings. This is the most extreme and right-wing government Israel has had and its promotion of hate and impunity continues to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Foreign Conflicts (3 Nov 2015)

Seán Crowe: During the past ten years, more than 11,000 attacks have been perpetrated by illegal Israeli settlers against the occupied Palestinian population and their properties. Does the Minister not agree that settlements are one of the biggest obstacles to peace? Will he push for an EU ban on the entry into the EU of goods produced in illegal settlements? If we cannot get this agreement, will he...