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Northern Ireland and the Stormont House Agreement: Statements (20 Jan 2015)

Seán Crowe: First, I want to congratulate my party colleague, Mitchel McLaughlin MLA, who was appointed as the first non-Unionist speaker of the Northern Assembly last week. I have known Mitchell for decades and know he will be non-party political and rigorously impartial and is more than capable of doing an excellent job. His appointment sends out a strong message of inclusiveness and I hope all...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (20 Jan 2015)

Seán Crowe: I will develop some of the points raised by Deputy Halligan. I was approached by people on the same issue, with regard to dealing with minorities in Europe. Latvia has its experience, as do other countries in the region. Part of the difficulty in Ukraine was the response of the authorities to people who see themselves as Russian speakers. There were also outside influences. With regard...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (20 Jan 2015)

Seán Crowe: 507. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the public flogging of rights activist, Raif Badawi, in Saudi Arabia for running a website advocating freedom of speech and that Walid Abu al-Khaira, a prominent Saudi Arabian human rights lawyer, has been given an additional five years in jail on charges that included breaking his allegiance to King...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft Landings (20 Jan 2015)

Seán Crowe: 503. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the use of Irish airspace or airports for the rendition of suspects; if there are new proposals to introduce a more rigorous approach to suspicious aircraft using facilities in this jurisdiction. [1393/15]

Order of Business (14 Jan 2015)

Seán Crowe: Will there be an opportunity for the Dáil to discuss that issue outside the foreign affairs committee? Will the agreement be discussed in the Chamber?

Order of Business (14 Jan 2015)

Seán Crowe: I understand but the Taoiseach has not intimated if there will be a broader debate.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Overseas Missions (14 Jan 2015)

Seán Crowe: Given the "Captain Phillips" film, it is in the media at present. People are aware of the difficulties and what happened there. Mainly, I want to find out whether this is a live issue or merely something that was floated before Christmas, and whether the Minister is looking seriously at this issue. The big concern will be the extent of the involvement in this mission. I suppose there are...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Overseas Missions (14 Jan 2015)

Seán Crowe: 2. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will confirm plans to send Irish Defence Forces personnel to the Indian Ocean to tackle piracy; the number of personnel who will be involved; and the possible timeframe for deployment. [1394/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Overseas Missions (14 Jan 2015)

Seán Crowe: I welcome the Minister back after the Christmas break. There were media reports in December that the Minister was examining proposals to send Irish troops to the Indian Ocean to battle piracy as part of plans to expand peacekeeping missions abroad. My questions centre on that.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Overseas Missions (14 Jan 2015)

Seán Crowe: Have there been any specific requests? Who did the requests come from? The Minister referred to costs. Has he a ballpark figure for the cost? How many troops are being talked about? In the past, the Irish Rangers operated in the area. One of them was injured at one stage. This is media speculation and I do not know if that is the situation. Somalia is a failed state, and there is a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Migration Issues: World Health Organization (14 Jan 2015)

Seán Crowe: Apologies for being late. I had questions for the Minister in the Chamber. Dr. Severoni spoke about the common approach needed to deal with the issue of immigration but I will give him one example of what works and what does not. A boat arrived at the Canary Islands recently from Africa. It was surrounded by police. The boat was set on fire. The immigrants were left on the strand. This...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (18 Dec 2014)

Seán Crowe: 440. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action he considers the EU should take against Israel in view of its continuation of settlement activities despite repeated calls by the EU to end its settlement policy, which clearly contradicts international law. [48885/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (18 Dec 2014)

Seán Crowe: 441. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the exclusion of goods produced in Israeli settlements from the EU in view of Israel's continuation of settlement activities despite repeated calls from the EU to end its settlement policy, which clearly contradicts international law. [48886/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (18 Dec 2014)

Seán Crowe: 442. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether it would be a positive step for Palestine to become a party to the Rome Statute and accept the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court in order that persons responsible for activity contrary to international law in the occupied Palestinian territories may be brought to justice. [48887/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: State Airports (18 Dec 2014)

Seán Crowe: 443. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if US military aircraft landed in Baldonnel Aerodrome between January 2001 and December 2014; the number that landed per year; the type of aircraft; and the reason they were given permission to land. [48888/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (18 Dec 2014)

Seán Crowe: 444. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the US Senate intelligence committee report released on 9 December 2014 which details revelations about CIA torture of detainees; his views on assurances from the US Government that no prisoners were transported through Irish territory; and if gardaí will now search US military plans that land in...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2014)

Seán Crowe: I apologise for the absence of Deputy Gerry Adams. I would like to be associated with the Taoiseach's Christmas good wishes to the staff and Members of the House. We are all looking forward to the Christmas break and coming back reinvigorated, renewed and ready for the fight next year. I note that this European Council meeting will be primarily focused on economic and social policy. We...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2014)

Seán Crowe: It is to be hoped there are more people at work, but we did not reach the targets in the last quarter. Many jobs have been the result of people who have left our shores. All of us in the House want to see growth. Is this what economic sovereignty looks like? Ireland has met the austerity targets, and now we have expenditure benchmarks to prevent actual investment in the economy....

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2014)

Seán Crowe: Deputy Cowen may be correct that the amendments arise from legacy issues. I am more concerned about the legacy left by other organisations and what we got wrong and right at the time. Previous speakers noted the importance of getting this right and ensuring that workers do not lose any of their rights, particularly pension rights, as a result of transferring to Irish Water. The letters of...

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2014)

Seán Crowe: It is important we debate the dispute resolution aspect. Regardless of what Bill is involved, I would imagine one would be strengthening it rather than weakening it. This is what the amendment is about. We all accept that many people are unhappy with Irish Water. Some will not register, while others will. My concern is that the rights of those who are not registered will be waived. I do...