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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Human Rights Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: This question relates to the treatment of Palestinian children. At the end of last year, a statement was made by the advocacy group, the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel, that Israel had put Palestinian prisoners, including children, in outdoor cages during the severe winter storm that struck the region last month. This occurred in the Ramla prison complex, where Palestinian...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: We know that Unionist leaders have opposed the implementation of this agreement at this time. They are now saying they want negotiations to continue. Does the Tánaiste believe they are serious about coming to agreement or is this more about the illusion of movement on these matters? Would he accept that they may be more concerned about future elections than trying to resolve this...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: Dr. Haass made it clear that the proposals he put together were part of a package. I think the proposals were the seventh draft and they reflected many long hours of hard work and compromise. Does the Tánaiste accept that the final proposals and documents were all about compromise and mutual agreement and were not partisan? I do not think they reflect any one party's view of how to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 2. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an assessment of the Haass proposals; and the actions his Department intends to take to deal with the issues of the flags and emblems, the past and parading in the context of the Good Friday Agreement. [1502/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 15. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the deepening crisis and continued violence in South Sudan; if his Department pledged funding and assistance to those affected; and if he has discussed the crisis with his EU counterparts. [1441/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 20. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Basque Political Prisoners Collective agreed to endorse a peace process strategy and to pursue political objectives through exclusively political means; if he welcomes this step; and if he will discuss the issue with the Spanish Government and encourage them to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 23. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza; that Israel is deepening the crisis due to its continued blockade and bombing of Gaza; and if he will raise the issue with the Israeli authorities. [1438/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 40. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to an escalation of violence against the community in Pitalito, Colombia, over its ongoing land dispute; if he is aware that shots were fired against members of the community, journalists and human rights defenders; and if he will call for the Colombian government to give real guarantees...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 41. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the case of a Palestinian teacher and non-violent political activist (details supplied) who has faced undue harassment from the Israeli forces, and has had to go into hiding out of fear; if he will raise the case with the Israeli authorities; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 75. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will consider reopening the Irish embassy in Tehran in view of the fact that Iran has dropped its ban on importing Irish beef and that the P5+1 talks have reached agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear programme. [1590/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Illegal Israeli Imports (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 73. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the British Government has issued guidance warning of the significant risks involved in economic and financial activities in Israeli settlements; if he will consider issuing similar guidance; and when he expects EU guidance regarding involvement in economic and financial...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Illegal Israeli Imports (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 74. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he expects the EU guidelines on the labelling of Israeli settlement goods to be finalised. [1589/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Nuclear Proliferation (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 76. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support the EU, together with Russia and China, in seeking an agreement with Iran about its nuclear programme if the US Congress prevents the US Administration proceeding with the present agreement with the P5+1 by legislating for additional nuclear-related sanctions against Iran. [1591/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 77. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the Dutch Foreign Minister’s recent trip to Cuba; if he is aware that the Netherlands has broken ranks with the EU by signing a deal to open political talks and trade ties with Cuba; if he supports this move; and if his Department will would follow suit and positively adjust their...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Service Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 489. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the boundary changes within the Kildare fire service, notably Athy; and if these changes were reportedly made by using Google maps. [55362/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 490. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the transition of town councils such as Athy town council to the municipal district; and the services and business that will take place in the Athy Council building when the new municipal district starts. [55363/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Pollution (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 491. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the rivers and waterways here into which the chemical chromium v1 is released; and the levels of this heavy metal that are released. [55364/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (15 Jan 2014)

Seán Crowe: 923. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will allow county councils, with the help of interested parties, develop and design bus shelters. [55365/13]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (18 Dec 2013)

Seán Crowe: As my colleague, An Teachta Adams, indicated, this European Council meeting will to a large extent focus on the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy, CSDP. The European Council will focus on reports aimed at laying out how the European Union can extend its influence through increased militarisation, although I suppose it will be couched in softer and more diplomatic language. It is clear...

Order of Business (18 Dec 2013)

Seán Crowe: Will we bring Santy in with us?