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European Council Brussels: Statements (19 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: The IMF made a statement during the week on meeting its deadlines. The subtext was that austerity is not working throughout Europe. Was there any sense of this growing reality among the European leaders at the Council meeting and were there discussions on the social cost of austerity? The Taoiseach mentioned a meeting on Syria that took place in Marrakesh, attended by the Minister of...

European Council Brussels: Statements (19 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: It is good to hear the Irish Presidency will focus on youth unemployment. Like everyone, across all parties and none, we want to see this acted on and delivered during the six months of Ireland's Presidency. We know some countries in the European Union have introduced measures that have kept youth unemployment at a low level. Countries like Ireland, with and unacceptably high level of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance (19 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: To ask the Minister for Health if, in relation to the Government's plan ‘future health’ and its statement that social care services will not be covered by universal health insurance, this will mean people having to pay for care services which they are eligible to receive without charge at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57014/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (19 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: To ask the Minister for Health his views on he study commissioned by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation showing that significant under-staffing in our public hospitals adversely affects patient care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57015/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Exchange of Views with Mr. Egemen Bagis, Turkish Minister for Europe and Principal Turkish Negotiator for EU Membership. (18 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: I extend a warm welcome to the Turkish Minister. I am a Sinn Féin Deputy. While our party is not ideologically opposed to Turkish accession, we are aware that many in Europe are for reasons ranging from economic concerns to pure racism. There are others who have strategic concerns about whether the EU wishes to have a border with Syria and Iraq. Some people share strategic concerns...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse (18 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the recommendations of the Ryan Report that she has yet to implement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56783/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: International Agreements (18 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, considering recent progress on an EU-Morocco Fisheries Partnership Agreement, he will guarantee that he will not support any move to allow this agreement to be signed during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, due to the reservations of the Sahrawi people who have been ignored in these discussions. [56841/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Report on North-South Public Service Provision: Discussion (13 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: I welcome Mr. D'Arcy and thank him for his contribution. I regret, however, that it seems unlikely his report will be given any real, serious consideration in the course of this meeting. I accept that we are operating under time constraints, but it seems clear to me that the committee needs to be allowed time to give the matter further consideration. The form that consideration might take...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Youth Issues: Discussion (13 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: I welcome our guests. We could spend the entire morning discussing the impact of cuts on young people. I am impressed with the results achieved by the youth organisations which have come before us. We have heard, for example, that 86% of youth work apprentices secure employment and that 72% of young unemployed people on the REACH training programme progress to employment. These are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (13 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: Deputy Martin Ferris.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (12 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: Once again we meet in this Chamber before a European Council summit. I wish the Taoiseach and his officials every success in the difficult negotiations that lie ahead. I think that sentiment will be shared by all parties, groups and individuals in this House. I ask the Taoiseach to stand up for Ireland and its people, many of whom are being crippled by austerity and are hanging off a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (12 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will rule out the procurement of any Israeli technology through the European Defence Agency for use by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54708/12]

Confidence in the Government: Motion [Private Members] (11 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: At the last general election, the people overwhelmingly rejected the policies of the Government of Fianna Fáil, the Green Party and the Progressive Democrats.

Confidence in the Government: Motion [Private Members] (11 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: My plans were not rejected at all; I actually got elected. Irrespective of that, there is a consensus among the electorate and political commentators that the last Government stayed too long in power, lost touch with people, ignored the escalating financial crisis and, believing its own propaganda, assumed was good for at least another term in office. People voted for a fairer and better...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Issues: Discussion with European Movement Ireland (11 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: Would it be possible for this committee to help in that regard? If there are difficulties with simple things like e-mails that cannot be tracked, is there anything this committee can do?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Issues: Discussion with European Movement Ireland (11 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: On a similar vein, several Senators pointed out they find it difficult to attend meetings because the Seanad meets at the same time. There are extenuating factors in respect of attendance, and MEPs have similarly encountered difficulties in this regard. The figures may say one thing but the issues behind them also need to be reflected.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Issues: Discussion with European Movement Ireland (11 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: As a new member of the committee, I do not know what attendance patterns are like. However, since I became a member I have noted attendance is linked to the meeting's relevance. Similarly, one would expect ministerial attendance at Council meetings would increase because of the economic crisis emanating from Europe. When it comes to the business of MEPs and Ministers in Europe, what is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Detention Centres (11 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners under 18 years of age who remain in St. Patrick’s Institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54472/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments in Bosnia-Herzegovina: Discussion (4 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: I welcome the delegates. I am struck by some of the statements. Like Deputy Donohoe I thought they were talking about the previous Government at one stage. There was a reference to inappropriate political support to politicians whose power is fading as citizens' disappointment grows. There was a reference to deals being made in pubs and restaurants. God forbid, if that were to happen in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments in Bosnia-Herzegovina: Discussion (4 Dec 2012)

Seán Crowe: How low are those standards compared to EU standards? We met politicians from Serbia and people from civic society who said that if Croatia's membership of the EU goes ahead, as appears to be the case - Serbia is down the line and Bosnia is further down the line, if it is even in the line - it will cause instability in the region through the loss of half its income because of various...