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Budget cuts show lack of Government commitment to eradicating poverty- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has expressed his disappointment at the government’s decision to attack the most vulnerable in Ireland, and by also failing in their public commitment to eradicate poverty worldwide by cutting the Overseas Development Aid (ODA) budget by €19.4 million. Deputy Crowe said: “The Government […]

Crowe meets delegation from the Basque Country

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, met with Basque Senator Urko Aiartza Azurtza, and two political activist colleagues from the Basque Country, to discuss the increasingly aggressive attacks by the Spanish state on Basque political activists, including police raids on human rights groups and NGOs. The delegation held numerous meeting during their visit. […]

European and American bombs won’t bring peace to Syria- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has spoken out against the reported plans of Britain, France and the USA to militarily attack Syria. Crowe believes that further military intervention from foreign countries will only increase the death and destruction that the Syrian people are experiencing, and he called on called on world […]

Crowe calls for EU arms embargo against Egyptian military regime

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, has called on Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore to use the meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers, to seek an EU wide arms embargo against the Egyptian military regime, until democracy is restored in the country. Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s meeting of EU Foreign Ministers Deputy Seán Crowe said that […]

Crowe condemns recent violence in Egypt

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has condemned the recent upsurge in violence in Egypt and appealed for all sides to refrain from violence ahead of what is expected to be another turbulent weekend. Crowe also stated his concern at the closing of the Rafah Crossing, which connections Egypt […]

Crowe welcomes Israeli and Palestinian talks

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has welcomed the re-opening of peace talks between the Israeli and Palestinian authorities. Crowe said that a solution to the conflict will only be found through open, frank, and inclusive talks. Deputy Crowe said: “I welcome that the Israeli and Palestinian authorities agreed […]

Speech at Mandela’s birthday celebration

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, attended an event organised by ANC Ireland to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday last weekend. Crowe was invited to give a speech at the event on behalf of Sinn Féin and to discuss the internationalisation of the anti-Apartheid struggle. You can find the […]

Sinn Féin opposes sending Irish troops to Golan Heights- Crowe and MacLochlainn

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokespersons on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, and Defence, Pádraig MacLochlainn, have stated that the party opposes the Government’s plan to send Irish Defence Force soldiers to the Golan Heights. The Government proposal would see up to 150 Irish troops being sent to serve on the UNDOF (United Nations Disengagement Observer Force) mission […]

Crowe calls on Russian authorities to end persecution of LGBT citizens

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has criticised the Russian government for introducing a so-called gay ‘propaganda’ law, which introduces hefty fines for anyone who distributes information on alleged “non-traditional sexual relationships”. The new legislation has also led to the arrest and persecution of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender […]

Crowe raises case of Michael Campbell at EU Affairs Committee

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has raised the case of Irish prisoner Michael Campbell with the Lithuanian Ambassador to Ireland in the EU Affairs Committee today. Michael Campbell, from County Louth, is currently being held in the notorious Lukiskes prison in Lithuania. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Michael Campbell […]