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Hungary’s treatment of refugees unacceptable- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has called Hungary’s treatment of refugees stranded at its border as shocking and unacceptable. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “We have long heard inflammatory rhetoric coming from the Hungarian Government in relation to refugees, now we have seen the brutal physical response of their security forces. “The […]

Mediterranean drownings cannot be ignored on Europe Day- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has called on the European Union to do more to tackle the humanitarian crises which are causing thousands of people to die while attempting to try cross the Mediterranean. Crowe was speaking during statements in the Dáil today to mark Europe Day, which is on Saturday […]

Crowe Raises Huge Increase in Mediterranean Migrant Drownings

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, has called for the EU to do more to stop migrant drownings in the Mediterranean Sea, which are claiming the lives of hundreds and thousands of people attempting to reach the EU. Crowe raised the issue in the Dáil during Parliamentary Questions to the Minister for Foreign […]

Cunning Noonan Won’t Fool Electorate On Austerity Remarks- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has said that Minister Michael Noonan’s recent comments about the EU’s illogical austerity rules will not fool anyone into believing he has joined the anti-austerity ranks. Deputy Crowe said the Minster Noonan has implemented austerity for four years without flinching in the face of huge social and economic costs, and […]

Crowe speaks at Sinn Féin solidarity rally with Greece

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, addressed a Sinn Féin solidarity rally with the Greek people ahead of the emergency meeting of the Eurozone Finance Ministers today. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “The Syriza Government are the first Government of a highly indebted country to stand up to the EU and the institutions […]

Crowe calls on Government support for Debt Conference

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has called on the Government to back the idea of a European Debt Conference during a motion tabled in the Dáil by the Technical Group and Sinn Féin. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “This motion here tonight is simply requesting the Government to support a European Debt […]

Crowe slams Government over its support for Colombian FTA

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has described the Government’s support for the EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Colombia as a travesty that is ill-timed and will undermined societal change. The FTA came before the Dáil for ratification today and Crowe said that it will do little if anything to improve […]

Crowe Extends Solidarity Greetings To Syriza On Polling Day

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has extended his partys solidarity greetings to Syriza on polling day in Greece. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “This election in Greece is vitally important for the country but also the European Union.. “Syriza’s anti-austerity ideology and support for the common Greek citizens struggling under economic hardship […]

Crowe meets French Peace Movement Representative

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Defence, Seán Crowe TD, met with Nicholas Pitsos, an executive member of Le Mouvement de la Paix, France’s major peace movement, and one of the biggest in Europe. Crowe arranged a cross-party meeting with Mr. Pitsos and Oireachtas members in Leinster House today. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “I […]

Crowe raise concerns over Ebola funding in the Dáil

by Seán Crowe TD

Seán Crowe TD expressed his concern and asked the Minister of State with responsibility for Overseas Development Assistance, Seán Sherlock, the proposed funding pledged by the EU to fight Ebola and claims that it has not been transferred or reached those working on the ground to fight the virus. Deputy Seán Crowe, the Sinn Féin […]