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Irish Government must take action on suspected war crimes in Yemen – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, has called on the Irish Government to take action over suspected war crimes in Yemen by the Saudi Arabian led coalition. Crowe raised the issue with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Charlie Flanagan, in the wake of revelations that the Saudi military used British made cluster bombs. […]

Crowe extends his condolences after the murder of Jo Cox MP

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has extended his condolences to the family of the Labour MP, Jo Cox, who has passed away after she was attacked and killed outside her advice clinic. Deputy Crowe said: “I want to extend my personal sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Labour […]

Crowe Welcomes Iran Nuclear Deal

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has welcomed the multi country agreement that will end a 12 year standoff over Iran’s nuclear programme. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “This Agreement is a victory for dialogue and it has proved all the negative naysayers wrong. “I, along with many others, have argued that dialogue, rather than threats […]

British Government plans on Human Rights Convention breach of agreement – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Seán Crowe TD,  a member of the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement (GFA), has called on the new British Government to fully implement their obligations under the Good Friday Agreement. Crowe  also expressed his concerns of the new Government’s proposed plans to scrap the Human Rights Act, which could see Britain pull […]

All-party talks should be free from preconditions and threats- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has raised issues surrounding the upcoming all-party talks on the North with the Minister for Foreign Affairs in the Dáil today. Deputy Crowe, who is also a member of the Committee for the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, called for the talks to take place in an atmosphere […]

Another damning Sellafield Report- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Sean Crowe TD, has expressed his serious concern after the first annual report of the British Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), ordered the Sellafield nuclear plant to improve waste containment and fire safety after inspectors found breaches at the site. Deputy Crowe said: “The Sellafield plant continues to roll from […]

Crowe Saddened At News of Tony Benn’s Death

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has expressed his sadness and regret at the death of the veteran British Labour politician, Tony Benn. Benn, who was an MP for more than 50 years, passed away this morning aged 88. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “I was extremely saddened to hear that Tony Benn […]

Crowe condemns British Government for René González visa refusal

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has condemned the British Government for refusing René González, one of the Cuban Five, a visa to visit Britain. René who was released from prison and returned to Cuba last year was due to be one of the principal witnesses for the International Commission of Inquiry […]