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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of Citizens within EU: European Commission (11 Mar 2014)

Seán Crowe: I certainly believe it would be useful, because there is general agreement across all parties and none in the House.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of Citizens within EU: European Commission (11 Mar 2014)

Seán Crowe: We all believe this is an issue that must be tackled. It is up to someone now to take the ball and run with it, and this committee might move forward on the Commission's recommendations.

Misuse of Motor Vehicles (Public Spaces) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Mar 2014)

Seán Crowe: If it moves to middle class areas, it will be a problem.

Misuse of Motor Vehicles (Public Spaces) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Mar 2014)

Seán Crowe: The Minister of State has said he is not for turning on this issue. If there is a problem there, he is telling us, there is already legislation in place that covers it. Our information is the opposite to that. The Minister of State said that gardaí have told him they do not recommend the approach we are proposing. Will he indicate the ranks of those gardaí? There is clearly a...

Topical Issue Debate: Human Rights Issues (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Crowe: I appreciate this matter being taken. I suppose people around the world were horrified, and rightly so, and condemned this Bill when it was put before the Ugandan Parliament. There were indications that President Museveni might refuse to sign this private members' legislation into law but he appears to have caved in to whatever pressures were in the country. It was interesting that a week...

Topical Issue Debate: Human Rights Issues (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Crowe: I listened to what the Minister said about this. It is about the health and well-being of the LGBT community in Uganda. A review was going on about the funding that went missing. Will this be part of that ongoing review? Many people are saying this is a game changer, that it changes the dynamic between this country and Uganda. Is that the Government's view? The Minister said the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Cross-Border Support: Special Olympics Ireland (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Crowe: There are probably some people watching this in their homes and wondering why the witnesses are appearing before this committee. The Good Friday Agreement, Weston Park and the other agreements were about building an inclusive society, and clearly the work the witnesses are doing is of huge importance in that regard. We are also talking about building on the full potential of people. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Northern Ireland - Time to Deal with the Past: Amnesty International (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Crowe: On the Haass proposals, the two Governments will state the initiative came from the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister. It was a way of trying to move matters forward. I agree entirely with what has been said about the two Governments needing to scope out the situation. Reference was made to victims in the North, but what about victims in the South? What would the argument be if...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Northern Ireland - Time to Deal with the Past: Amnesty International (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Crowe: I welcome the representatives of Amnesty International to the committee. There is a cliché that we cannot change the past but there is agreement that our attitudes to the past can change. That is important. We all accept we have been changed and hurt by the conflict but also by the peace process. It is an important message about this report. The witnesses say there is failure to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Ukrainian Ambassador (5 Mar 2014)

Seán Crowe: That is why it is not in government.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Ukrainian Ambassador (5 Mar 2014)

Seán Crowe: I welcome the ambassador. As Deputy Smith stated, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade came before the committee yesterday. There is a general consensus among those of all parties and none in the Houses of the Oireachtas with regard to condemning what is happening in Ukraine. We have been brought to the brink in respect of this matter and I hope people will pause...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Recent and Forthcoming Foreign Affairs Councils: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (4 Mar 2014)

Seán Crowe: They are buying goods from companies based in the settlements.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Recent and Forthcoming Foreign Affairs Councils: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (4 Mar 2014)

Seán Crowe: I have a number of points to make. First, in respect of the condemnation, I believe it is supported by all parties in this House. The next question is, what comes next? People are talking about the need to punish Russia and the Tánaiste is contemplating possible sanctions in that regard. Will there be agreement right across the European Union on such sanctions? Will it come to that?...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (4 Mar 2014)

Seán Crowe: 14. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the passing of Uganda's anti-gay bill into law will change Irelands diplomatic relationship with Uganda; if it will affect Irish Aid's programme in Uganda; and if he has discussed the issue with the Ugandan authorities since the bill became law. [10791/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft Landings (4 Mar 2014)

Seán Crowe: 17. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that US military plane had to make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport on Monday 24 February; if there were any munitions, explosives, or other hazardous materials on board this aircraft; and if the plane was engaged in military operations or exercises at the time. [10812/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Landing Rights (4 Mar 2014)

Seán Crowe: 520. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of requests his Department have received from civilian aircraft carrying munitions to land at Shannon Airport or pass through Irish airspace in 2013; the number of permits issued for both the use of Irish airspace and Shannon airport to land; the reasons for rejecting the requests for which permits were not granted; and the...

Ireland's Engagement with Europe: Statements (27 Feb 2014)

Seán Crowe: I apologise to the Minister of State for being late. Deputy Dooley and I were involved in a conference call to colleagues in the Scottish Parliament to discuss EU matters. The first question we were asked was about Ireland's experience of joining the EU, to which each of us gave our own impressions and memories. It was amazing to hear such a range of views and perspectives on the type of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (27 Feb 2014)

Seán Crowe: 51. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the assistance his Department is providing to a person (details supplied) detained in Egypt; if his Department is working towards ensuring this person is released; and if he has personally raised the issue with the Egyptian authorities. [10198/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Role and Functions: Trócaire (26 Feb 2014)

Seán Crowe: That is why Trócaire is operating in country hubs.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Role and Functions: Trócaire (26 Feb 2014)

Seán Crowe: I congratulate Mr. Meehan on his appointment as Trócaire's new executive director and thank him for his presentation. We are all aware of the outstanding work Trócaire is doing around the world. I am sure that will continue under his leadership. Trócaire has needed to reduce the number of countries in which it is working from 27 to 17 over the 2013-15 period. Was this due...