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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (26 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: 459. To ask the Minister for Defence the mission of the LÉ Eithne which has been sent to serve in the Mediterranean; if it will take part in the EUNAVFOR Mediterranean military mission; if members of the Irish Defence Forces will be involved in any aspect of the EUNAVFOR Mediterranean mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20327/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (19 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: 9. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware that the 41st anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings is on 17 May 2015; that the British Government still refuses to release vital documents and information, that it has in relation to the bombings; and if he will urgently raise the issue with his British counterpart. [19376/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (19 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: 13. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of a new report by Breaking the Silence, an organisation of veteran Israeli soldiers, that contains testimonies from 60 Israeli soldiers who fought in last summer's war in Gaza; that these testimonies show the Israeli army's scant regard for the safety of civilians; and that it breached international law obligations to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (19 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: 16. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the rising tensions and violence in Macedonia; that leaked wiretaps have shown massive violations of human rights, and abuse of power by the current government; that this has caused public outrage and street protests, calling for the government’s resignation; that separate clashes with an armed group in a town in the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Good Friday Agreement (19 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: 20. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is concerned that the new British Government has pledged to scrap the Human Rights Act; that this could see Britain pull out of the European Convention on Human Rights; and that this would breach the Good Friday Agreement; and if he has discussed the issue with his British counterpart. [19342/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (19 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: 37. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) is reportedly being kept in a section of a jail that makes it difficult for that person's parent to have contact with him during visits; and if he will try use any influence he has to ensure that the person is moved to different section, which will allow his...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Provision (19 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: 398. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on concerns for the well-being of an Irish citizen (details supplied) who was arrested in the Philippines in July 2013, given that the person and his family strongly maintain his innocence, and that he was sentenced to 12 years in prison, but is currently out on bail; if his Department is providing the person with consular...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Israeli Settlements (19 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: 399. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware that the Israeli Government has approved the building of 900 new illegal colonial settlement units in east Jerusalem, that this is in complete violation of international law, and that it is exacerbating the huge tension in the region, and is clearly working against a two-state solution; if he will raise concerns with his...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Cyprus Reunification (19 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: 400. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of recent elections in northern Cyprus, and that the newly elected leader, Mr Mustafa Akinci, has strongly stated that he wants reconciliation, and an agreement on the reunification of Cyprus; if he has spoken to his Cypriot counterpart on the issue; and if he will inform his Cypriot counterpart of his support for the...

Independent Planning Regulator: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: Sinn Féin has tabled this motion, as others note, because we believe the appointment of an independent planning regulator is a matter of urgency and one that can be dealt with within a short time. It is regrettable that despite a Government commitment to appoint an independent planning regulator, the Government's proposed scheme for a new planning Bill does not allow for the...

Leaders' Questions (7 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: The Tánaiste has no answers for those families. She is a disgrace.

Leaders' Questions (7 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: It does not matter whose questions they are. She is not going to answer them anyway.

Challenges Facing the European Union: Statements (7 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: Seventy years ago today the remaining Nazi leaders signed a total and unconditional surrender order which ended the Second World War. Out of the ashes and devastation that the war brought there was a growing realisation that something needed to change in order to ensure that Europe never fought another war of this magnitude and the need for greater co-operation and solidarity was obvious....

Leaders' Questions (6 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: What about the language schools?

Leaders' Questions (6 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: They are subsidised by the State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Developing Growth Markets: IDA Ireland (6 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: I welcome the delegation. Deputy Smith must have looked over my shoulder and read my questions because his questions are similar to mine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Developing Growth Markets: IDA Ireland (6 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: Our queries stem from the same background of last week's meeting when we had a discussion with the Irish Exporters Association. We gained a lot of information from the encounter. I wish to commence by congratulating the authority on the outstanding work it has done. I note from its report that it had set a target of achieving 4% of new investments in Ireland, or companies investing in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Sovereign Debt (6 May 2015)

Seán Crowe: 438. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he, or officials from his Department, attended the second ad hoc committee session on sovereign debt restructuring processes that took place in the United Nations in New York in the United States of America, from 28 to 30 April 2015; the reason Ireland voted against the establishment of a United Nations committee on sovereign debt...

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Seán Crowe: When I came into the Chamber, apart from the Acting Chairman, the Minister of State, Deputy Harris, was the only Member in Chamber. He was waxing lyrical about his views on the spring economic statement. It also reflected the interest in the debate. There is clearly not much interest from the Government benches. While there were a handful of people in the Gallery, I wonder what interest...

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Seán Crowe: 4 o’clock At least we would have good weather.