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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Election Monitoring (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Crowe: 167. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if developments in Honduras are being monitored (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1666/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Investigations (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Crowe: 168. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will raise concerns regarding the arrest and treatment of the person with the Indian government. [1667/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Crowe: 212. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to amend legislation regarding the taxation requirements and inheritance implications for siblings living together in the same home or at the same address. [55128/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Data (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Crowe: 630. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs delivered by the Industrial Development Agency in south County Kildare and north County Kildare since 2010; and the number of site visits that have taken place in both areas since 2010. [55120/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Compulsory Purchase Orders (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Crowe: 1739. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of homes acquired by compulsory purchase order by each local authority in tabular form. [55119/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Properties (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Crowe: 1920. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department plans to purchase a site (details supplied) in Athy. [55121/17]

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...