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Deputy Sean Crowe welcomes international speakers to Ard Fheis 2014

by Seán Crowe TD

Delegates, as the party’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, can I begin by extending a ceád mile fáilte on your behalf to all our international guests and comrades. You are all very welcome to our 2014 Ard Fhéis In this section we will hear from 2 very distinguished international guests and comrades, who I will introduce […]

Crowe disagrees with Kenny over Saudi Arabia comments

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has expressed his surprise at the Enda Kenny’s comments praising Saudi Arabia’s “leadership in terms of moderation” and their desire for peace in the Middle East. Kenny made the comments while on a trade mission to Saudia Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and […]

Barosso remarks highlight arrogance of European Elites

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe TD who is a member of the Dáil European Affairs Committee has said that the recent comments of European Commission President Manuel Barroso regarding bank recapitalisation highlight the arrogance of European elites and ineffectiveness of the government’s negotiators to stand up for Irish citizens at a European level. Crowe […]

Crowe introduces Neutrality Bill

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has moved and introduced a bill in the Dáil which seeks to amend the Constitution to ensure that Ireland would not and could not aid foreign powers in any way in preparation for war save with the full assent of the Dáil. The Bill also affirms […]

Mandela’s passing is a loss to humanity says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, expressed his deep sadness at the death of Nelson Mandela. He also passed on his condolences to Mandela’s family, friends, and comrades and said that his passing is a loss to humanity. Deputy Crowe said: “It is with great sadness that I learnt […]

Crowe raises issues of child protection in the Philippines and Syria

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, speaking with UNICEF Ireland’s Executive Director, Peter Power, raised the issue of child protection in the Philippines since Typhoon Haiyan and in Syria due to the on-going. Mr. Power came before the Foreign Affairs Committee to brief the members on the humanitarian crises in the Philippines […]

Crowe attends briefing on US Immigration reform

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has said today that he is optimistic on US immigration reform. Crowe, who has been active on the issue since becoming an elected representative, was speaking after he attended a briefing from Ciarán Staunton, President of The Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform (ILIR). […]

Historic opportunity for US immigration reform- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, who has just returned from Capitol Hill in Washington, has stated that the potential for realistic immigration reform legislation, that would facilitate the majority of the ‘undocumented’ Irish citizens, is real and possible if the political will that exists is encouraged and nurtured. The […]

The government must stop allowing war planes to land in Shannon- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has called on the government to prevent armed foreign war planes going to or coming from conflicts landing in Shannon or using Irish airspace. Crowe made the call after it was revealed that a US military aircraft armed with fixed weapons landed at Shannon last month, […]