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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (14 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: 103. To ask the Minister for Health in relation to the filling of the 414 posts for community mental health services committed to in the Health Service Executive National Service Plan 2012, the number of these positions that have been filled by existing HSE staff members; the position regarding the back-filling of the positions these staff members have vacated; and if he will make a statement...

Topical Issue Debate: Workplace Safety (9 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: We were all shocked and appalled by the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh on 24 April, which has now claimed more than 900 lives. The figures remain sketchy because it is believed a number of the workers who died in the factory were undocumented. We will never know the true number of people killed. It is now the world’s deadliest industrial accident since...

Topical Issue Debate: Workplace Safety (9 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: Self-regulation is clearly not working in this region. The Minister said it is up to the multiples and those who are buying the garments from Bangladesh. Has he met any of the multiples in Ireland about this? There is a common denominator in the collapse of the Rana Plaza building and the fire last night because many of the multiples in Ireland buy clothing from these factories. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Councils: Discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (9 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: One of the Government's Presidency objectives is to reach agreement with the European Parliament on the multi-annual financial framework. The Tánaiste hopes this objective will be met by the end of the Presidency in June. How realistic is that timescale? The Tánaiste referred to the meeting on 22 April which resulted in an update on negotiations on the multi-annual financial...

Europe Week: Statements (8 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: Yes, the Blueshirts also, I suppose. We have barely banished this disgusting ideology to the 20th century, but it has not been fully defeated. Its re-emergence in some member states cannot be ignored. We have to do everything in our power to stop it in its tracks, including revising the economic system that is destroying families right across Europe. It might be ignored by many, but...

Europe Week: Statements (8 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: Tomorrow there will be a celebration of peace and unity in Europe. On 9 May 1950 the then French foreign Minister, Robert Schuman, made the first move towards the creation of the European Union. This happened only five years after the Second World War, when trust between the countries involved was extremely low and they were trying to heal their wounds and rebuild their war damaged...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Second Global Irish Economic Forum: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs (8 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: We heard about the number of people moving to Canada and Australia. How many people are emigrating to those two countries? Emphasis was placed on the welcome growth in exports and the trade surplus. Contrary to perceived wisdom, the increase in exports has not been matched by a rise in employment. Given that the third Global Irish Economic Forum will specifically address the issue of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Second Global Irish Economic Forum: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs (8 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: In the wake of the Boston bombings, certain high-ranking politicians in the United States have called for a halt to immigration reform. Is Mr. Burgess concerned that this event could potentially have a substantial negative impact on the plans to legislate for a path to citizenship for undocumented migrants? Mr. Burgess may be aware that an all-party Oireachtas group has been set up to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: How is the EU assisting Lebanon during this difficult time? The security situation in the country is fragile and the conflict in Syria is having an impact. There are 300,000 Palestinian refugees in the region, but according to the UNHCR, there are now 453,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon, which would equate to 500,000 people arriving in Ireland over a two-year period. How is the EU...

Housing (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: It is one of these quirky cases. The council might want to move people on, but it does not make sense in a case like this, especially given that so many people are on the housing list. The man in question is happy in his current accommodation which is costing the taxpayer less than the arrangement suggested by the council that wants to move him on. It does not make sense.

Housing (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: I look forward to hearing further discussion on the Bill which has a great deal of positive merit.

Housing (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: I welcome this Bill, which allows elected representatives to take part in setting rent rates in local authorities. This already happens in some local authority areas, but for the most part one relies on the goodwill of local management. Sinn Féin is in favour of stronger local government and we welcome the transfer of decision making powers to properly funded local councils. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (7 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: 88. To ask the Minister for Defence if he foresees more Irish troops being deployed to Lebanon as a result of the current conflict in the region. [21285/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (7 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: 105. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update in the current situation for Irish personnel serving with UNTSO, the UN Troop Supervision and UNDOF, the UN Observer Force on the Golan Heights after meeting with them on his recent trip. [21286/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (7 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: 306. To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the four day kidnap of 21 UN Peacekeepers by Syrian rebels; and if there is any serious threat to the Irish personnel serving with the UN Troop Supervision Organisation and the UN Observer Force on the Golan Heights. [15519/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Policy (2 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: 11. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when his new policy on family reunification will be published and implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20834/13]

Order of Business (1 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: When will the betting (amendment) Bill come before the House? Will it be superseded by the gambling control Bill?

Order of Business (1 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: That is right.

Order of Business (1 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: Is that the gambling control Bill?

Order of Business (1 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: Will the Taoiseach give a rough estimation of when?