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Crowe expresses his sadness at the passing of Bernie Dwyer

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has expressed his sadness at the passing of Bernie Dwyer. Bernie, an Irish citizen, was a long-time journalist for Radio Habana Cuba and advocate for the Cuban Five. Deputy Crowe said: “It is with deep regret and sadness that I have learnt that […]

Forced organ harvesting a crime against humanity says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

The forced harvesting of prisoners organs in China has been described by Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, as appalling and a crime against humanity. The Oireachtas Foreign Affairs and Trade Committee discussed the issue and Crowe, along with other members, called for action on the issue. They have also requested an official […]

Government needs to be more forceful on illegal settlements- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has called on the government to be more forceful and vocal on illegal Israeli settlements, and accused them of becoming more anodyne on the issue during its EU Presidency. Crowe was speaking after he received a reply to a Parliamentary Question he received […]

Crowe urges Irish-Americans to lobby their Congressperson

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has urged Irish-Americans to ask their Congressperson to vote in favor of S.744, the Immigration Reform Bill that was recently passed in the U.S. Senate. The Bill will be coming before the House of Representatives shortly. Crowe made the comments after attending a […]

Crowe welcomes Croatia’s EU accession

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Séan Crowe TD, has welcomed Croatia’s accession to the EU today. Deputy Crowe said: “I would like to congratulate Croatia on joining the EU today and warmly welcome them into the union. Croatia is now the 28th member of the EU. “This comes 10 year after […]

Crowe welcomes positive outcome in US Senate vote on immigration

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has welcomed the positive outcome in the US Senate’s vote on the Immigration Reform Bill. The Bill, which would provide for a comprehensive reform of the American immigration system and provide a pathway for many of the undocumented Irish in America, was passed […]

Crowe condemns Irish flag burning in Liverpool

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has condemned the burning of an Irish tricolour in Liverpool and called for an investigation into the incident which was caught on video. Deputy Crowe said: “I have watched the video of the burning of the Irish tricolour in Liverpool, and read reports […]

Crowe calls for publicity campaign on passport application changes

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has urged people to check their passports and ensure that they are in date and valid if they intend  to travel abroad this summer. Crowe said that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has implemented changes to the passport application service and called on the department […]

Lifting the Syria arms embargo will cause more death and destruction- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has stated that the decision of EU Foreign Ministers not to renew the EU’s arms embargo on Syria will cause more death and destruction in Syria. EU Foreign Ministers met yesterday to discuss the current sanctions they have placed on Syria and they […]