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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (24 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: 12. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the current strength of the Defences Forces is 8,724; his views on the fact that this is below the minimum strength of 9,500 that it is supposed to have (details supplied); his further views on the contention that this is a retention and recruitment crisis that is undermining the very viability of the Defence Forces; and the measures he is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Staff (24 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: 24. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures he is taking to tackle the retention and recruitment crisis in the Naval Service in view of issues (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38461/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs elected from Constituencies in Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: Good morning everyone, this is Dublin calling. It sounds like Eurovision. Apparently, the Chairman is going to buy the pints afterwards so I do not know how he is going to deliver them to the MEPs. I do not know how relevant my questions are. I welcome our witnesses, including my friend and colleague, Martina Anderson MEP. The first question is the most obvious one. How can we better...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: I wish to raise the Stardust fire of 38 years ago, in which 48 people were killed. Yesterday, families gathered outside the Attorney General's office expecting an announcement, which they had also expected over the summer months. These families have been seeking answers and an independent inquiry for a long time. They are getting older and they want answers now. I hope that the response...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Wildlife Conservation (25 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: The wetlands in Seán Walsh Memorial Park were a vibrant, multilayered ecosystem more by accident than design. There was a murder in the area and the Garda needed to dredge it. Silt was taken from the pond and put on grassland which over a couple of years fostered the creation of an ecosystem. I was one of those involved in clearing the lake, removing plastic bags and so on. I am...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Wildlife Conservation (25 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: I am a bit disappointed with the response. I realise the Department will carry out an inquiry but we would probably like some answers on that inquiry. How long will it take, who will be interviewed, etc? The most important issue is for something positive to come from this catastrophe. What can we learn from this? We do not need an inquiry to know that one section of the council did not...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (25 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: 51. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a report will be provided on his meeting with the Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs in Dublin on 17 September 2019; if he offered further support from Ireland to the Colombian peace process; if concerns were raised regarding the increase in attacks and assassination of social and political leaders in Colombia; if he shared his...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: What about the pensions of members of the Defence Forces?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Bodies Reports (26 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: 58. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the minutes of the first working meeting of the business and human rights implementation group that took place on 3 April 2019 will be published on the website of his Department in view of the fact that the minutes of the inaugural meeting of the group in January 2019 are available on the website. [39130/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Data (26 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: 157. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount of gas the Corrib gas field has produced each month in 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39145/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Data (26 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: 158. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the percentage of the State’s energy supply currently provided by gas; and the percentage of this gas which is imported from abroad. [39146/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee
Integrated Education: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: Apologies have been received from Senators Feighan and Ned O'Sullivan. Today we are delighted to hear from the Integrated Education Fund and the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education on their work. This work earned them a Nobel Peace Prize nomination in 2019 and I know members will be very keen to hear about the positive contributions that they are making. Before we begin, I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee
Integrated Education: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: I thank our guests for their opening statements. I call Senator Black.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee
Integrated Education: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: It is a nomination.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee
Integrated Education: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: Deputy Breathnach has to leave the meeting to speak in the Chamber presently and, therefore, I call him now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee
Integrated Education: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: There were quite a few questions so perhaps the witnesses could address them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee
Integrated Education: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: Would any witness care to comment on the difficulties presented by the Assembly not sitting?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee
Integrated Education: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: It is only recently that we have started to give parents those choices in this state.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee
Integrated Education: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: It must have been very liberating.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee
Integrated Education: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

Seán Crowe: For an audience listening at home, language such as "controlled school" conjures up a particular image. That is the description but it is not how we would describe a school in the South.