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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?

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Residential Tenancies Board Remit (1 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: 33. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to improve the support structures for tenants and landlords experiencing disputes through the Private Residential Tenancies Board and other bodies in view of the increase in those renting privately. [20483/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Establishment (1 May 2013)

Seán Crowe: 43. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the budget that has been allocated for the establishment and programme spend of Irish Water, including wages. [20496/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (25 Apr 2013)

Seán Crowe: 15. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update as to the progress that has been made as regards the commitment in the 20 year strategy to develop at least one physical literacy Irish-language venue or space in Dublin, including facilities such as a CD/DVD/bookshop, a programme of literacy events and a coffee shop; if he proposes to ensure that such a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (25 Apr 2013)

Seán Crowe: 49. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in view of the commitment given in the Programme for Government to work with stakeholders in the Arts community to develop proposals aimed at building support of the Arts if he will provide a detailed account of the progress made to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19364/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

Seán Crowe: There is general agreement that the original motion went too far. I accept that I seconded Deputy Durkan's motion but I thought it did not go far enough. We could consider combining points (b),(c), and (d) from the European Parliament's motion with Deputy Durkan's proposal. I do not know what members would think of that suggestion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Issues: Discussion with Centre for Global Development and GOAL (24 Apr 2013)

Seán Crowe: I welcome the GOAL representatives here today. Last Thursday, there was a briefing in the audio-visual room on Syria, which was attended by someone representing the Free Syrian Army. He gave his view on what was happening there. It is important for politicians to remain engaged but part of the difficulty is that the only information we are getting is from the media. Very little...