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Petrol and Diesel Excise Rate Increases: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2024)

Seán Crowe: I do not think anyone can legitimately stand up and say that the climate crisis is not one of the greatest threats we face but we cannot wrap up measures like this as some sort of action against climate change. It is just another tax hike on commuters and their families. The public transport network has been expanded but it is still a long way from where it should be. The rail network is...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

Seán Crowe: Like everyone else, I have met families and individuals and seen the impact gambling has had on their lives. I have seen families destroyed by it, marriages destroyed, job prospects destroyed and housing applications rejected. People who are applying to borrow money are not able to get a loan because lenders check to see whether a person gambles regularly. I accept there are problems. I...

Acknowledgement and Apology to the Families and to the Victims of the Stardust Tragedy: Statements (23 Apr 2024)

Seán Crowe: In 1981, I was head of Sinn Féin youth. I think I have said this previously in the House in 2017. I remember clearly the events of that time, when I issued a statement. I went into a phone box, put in the change and rang The Irish Press. Phone boxes do not exist any more, and nor does The Irish Press. I remember it clearly, even if I do not remember where I was when I heard the news...

Road Safety: Statements (17 Apr 2024)

Seán Crowe: People Before Profit has six and a half minutes.

Road Safety: Statements (17 Apr 2024)

Seán Crowe: You could but you are out of time.

Supporting People with Disabilities and Carers: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2024)

Seán Crowe: The biggest concern expressed to me by older carers, but not exclusively, relates to who will look after their loved ones when they are gone. They go to bed worrying about what will happen if something happens to them, and they probably wake up in the morning with the same nagging question. Things may have improved but most of us accept we have a long road to go. A constitutional...

Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Feb 2024)

Seán Crowe: The Mental Health Commission's report into CAMHS highlighted several issues, including children lost to follow-up, lack of monitoring of psychiatric medicines, unacceptable waiting times for high-risk referrals and many more operational issues. When I chaired a meeting of the Joint Committee on Health in January, we heard that there were 4,400 children on the waiting list for their first...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Seán Crowe: It has almost become a sick running joke at this stage that whenever a building is said to be earmarked for refugees or asylum seekers, the immediate response from some is, "I hope they have good fire insurance." There is a pattern to these arson attacks dating back nearly six years. They have only intensified in the last 12 months. More and more buildings are being burned. People are...

Paediatric Orthopaedic and Urology Services: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2024)

Seán Crowe: In my opinion, leaving a child diagnosed with scoliosis to languish without the medical and surgical intervention they require borders on the cruel. We know that early intervention and treatment for children with scoliosis is paramount for preventing severe complications. If left untreated, scoliosis can lead to debilitating spinal deformities, respiratory issues and chronic pain. Allowing...

Reform of the Television Licence Fee Model: Motion [Private Members] (13 Feb 2024)

Seán Crowe: No one would argue that the current situation and the institutional culture in RTÉ are healthy, acceptable or sustainable. The deficit in TV licence revenue last year indicates that some 120,000 people have chosen not to renew their licence. I cannot blame them. Financial scandals at RTÉ rocked people's trust and confidence in the national broadcaster and the television licence...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Feb 2024)

Seán Crowe: What about section 31?

Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (28 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: The Government is pushing the boat out every day on that.

Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (28 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: The Tánaiste, Deputy Martin, is not renowned for his speed and action on any issues but the triple lock is to be dropped without delay, we are told. Strangely, he only said last November that he did not believe in removing it. Thankfully, opinion polls suggest that Irish people get it and treasure our heritage as a neutral country. When it has been tested by EU treaties in the past,...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: I have a constituent who is a farmer and lives alone. He had a prosthetic leg and, for genetic reasons, had his second leg removed. He piled on weight while he was in hospital. He was referred to the centre for obesity management on 8 September 2022 and was triaged in September 2022 as an urgent case. He was told he should anticipate an appointment in approximately five years' time....

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: Amendment No. 3 in the name of Deputy Nash is out of order. I am told it is a potential charge on the people.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: The proposer of amendment No. 4 is not here so I will move on.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: Amendments Nos. 5 and 6 are related and may be discussed together. They are in the name of Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan, but again the Member is not here, so we will move on.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: Amendments Nos. 7, 8 and 11 and may be discussed together.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (21 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: I am informed that the Bill will not be referred to the Oireachtas Select Committee on Health. Remaining Stages are due to be taken in Dáil Éireann next week.

Escalation of Violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Nov 2023)

Seán Crowe: The number of dead and injured in Gaza is so large that it almost defies our ability to comprehend. There are 11,180 dead, 4,609 of whom are children and 3,900 of whom are children. There are 28,200 injured and 2,700 trapped in rubble. By the time this debate ends, 12 more children will have been killed. Children are being wiped out by the murderous Israeli military, which is hell-bent on...