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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Retention of Records Bill 2015: Discussion (15 Apr 2015)

Seán Crowe: For some of us, it is not an intellectual argument as some of us know intimately some of the people who went through these experiences. Anyone who has been involved in politics will have met many of the survivors groups. Like it or lump it, we agreed to the legislation. As legislators, we are saying that we are conscious of the impact on survivors. That is my main concern. I do not want...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (31 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: 540. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware that a child with special needs in a special school was subjected to prone restraint 360 times in 2014; if she is aware that the child is currently on continuous suspension since 16 February 2014 because the parent is so concerned for the child's well-being that the parent cannot agree to the behaviour support plan that allows...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Votáil Uachtaráin) 2014: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Voting) Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (11 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: Tairgim: Go gcuirfear an Bille faoi bhráid an Roghfhochoiste um Chomhshaol, Pobal agus Rialtas Áitiúil de réir Bunordú 82A agus 118 de na Buan-Orduithe i dTaobh Gnó Phoiblí agus alt 6 de Théarmaí Tagartha an roghfhochoiste sin.I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Environment, Community and Local Government pursuant to...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Votáil Uachtaráin) 2014: An Dara Céim [Private Members] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Voting) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis na Teachtaí ar fad a ghlac páirt sa díospóireacht tábhachtach seo. Chuir Sinn Féin an Bille seo chun tosaigh mar go bhfuilimid ag iarraidh deireadh a chur leis an gcaoi ina bhfuil imircigh agus Éireannaigh sna Sé Chontae in aicme eile. Sinn Féin firmly believes in the core republican...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (11 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: I had a meeting with the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade this morning, and I welcome his comments about the Irish citizen Ibrahim Halawa, particularly his statement that the only successful and acceptable outcome to his case would be his release and early return to Ireland. We would all mirror those remarks, which were quite...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Update on EU Foreign Affairs Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (11 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: I welcome the Minister. I also welcome his statement on Ibrahim Halawa, which was very forthright. He said he would continue to advocate and try to influence circumstances to bring about his release, which was a priority for his Department. Again, I express our collective thanks to the Irish Embassy in Cairo for its interest and advocacy on behalf of Mr. Halawa. The Minister says the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: 116. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason Irish citizens have to prove they are using their Irish name on all correspondence for at least two years before they can get their Irish name placed on their passport; and his plans to review this procedure. [10617/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (11 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: 118. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in the six months since the ceasefire came into effect in Gaza, not a single house has been rebuilt under the United Nation’s temporary Gaza reconstruction mechanism; and in view of aid organisations estimating that at the current rate of reconstruction it will take 100 years to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Communications (11 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: 119. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps that have been taken to publicise the advice his Department published in June 2014 advising Irish citizens, and businesses, regarding involvement in financial and economic activities in Israeli settlements; and if representations been made to the private sector to ensure the advice is being made known. [10693/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of the Taoiseach (10 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. While three minutes does not give members time to do justice to the issues involved, I have a couple of questions. Does the Minister of State agree it is important, at this sensitive time in particular, that further arming of any side in Ukraine is not considered? Britain has announced it intends to send military personnel to the region in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of the Taoiseach (10 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of the Taoiseach (10 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: There is a lot of anger in Greece in respect of what the Greek people are being put through and much blame is being placed on Frankfurt in particular. As for the talks themselves, the Minister, Deputy Noonan, has stated there is a lack of detail on the Greek side and I am told the Eurogroup meeting was fairly short. The Minister, Deputy Noonan, is quoted as saying that future negotiations...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (10 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: 339. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí who were working in the Dublin south west constituency, by station, in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. [10403/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (10 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: 373. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm the allocation of incontinence pads for elderly medical patients has been cut and the quality downgraded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9958/15]

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Triocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2013: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis na Teachtaí go léir a ghlac páirt sa díospóireacht tábhachtach seo ar neodracht mhíleata na hÉireann. Is trua é nach bhfuil an Rialtas sásta tacú leis an mBille seo agus, dá réir sin, tacú le tuairim phobal na hÉireann, a thaispeánadh i bpobalbhreithne thar na...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Triocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2013: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: That was the type of leadership given by the Taoiseach of the day.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Triocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2013: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: They wanted Irish neutrality and Shannon Airport to play no part in facilitating the war, but the Government ignored them and violated Irish neutrality. It is clear to the people that the Government will continue to ignore their demands and that a constitutional amendment is the only way to save neutrality. Would it have made any difference if this issue had been discussed at the...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Triocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2013: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: The Government set the parameters for the Constitutional Convention.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Triocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2013: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." I move "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill seeks the insertion of a reference to neutrality in Bunreacht na hÉireann. Essentially, it seeks to amend the Constitution to ensure Ireland could not, and would not, aid foreign powers in any way in preparation for a war, save with the assent of the Dáil. The...

Gender Recognition Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Seán Crowe: May.