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Crowe speaks on refugee crisis and killings in Palestine

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, spoke in the Dáil today on the refugee crisis facing Europe and the ongoing clashes in occupied East Jerusalem that have left several dead and heightened tensions. Crowe raised the issues with the Taoiseach ahead of the upcoming European Council meeting. Deputy Crowe said: “Europe is facing […]

Crowe raises Ibrahim Halawa case with Minister Flanagan

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, raised the case of Ibrahim Halawa with Minister for Foreign Affairs, Charlie Flanagan, during Question time in the Dáil. Crowe also raised issues concerning Palestine and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “It is completely unacceptable that Ibrahim Halawa has now spent more […]

Palestinian Sovereignty Belongs to Palestinians, Not Netanyahu- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has called on the Irish Government to implement the wishes of the vast majority of the people of Ireland, and act on the motions that were unanimously passed in the Dáil and Seanad, and recognise the State of Palestine. Crowe’s comments come after Israel’s Prime Minister […]

Crowe supports Toys for Gaza fundraising drive

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, after meetings with the organisers of the Toys for Gaza initiative has pledged his full support for their fundraising drive in order to ensure that the toys can be delivered. Crowe was joined at the photocall by TDs and Senators from Sinn Féin, other Oireachtas members, […]

Minister Flanagan fails to act on Palestine- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has criticised the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Charlie Flanagan, over his refusal to outline a plan or timescale to recognise the State of Palestine. Crowe raised the issue during the Parliamentary Questions with the Minister and after motions were unanimously passed in the Dáil and Seanad […]

Crowe Supports Palestine Recognition Campaign

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, attended the launch of an outdoor media advertising campaign by Sadaka, an Irish support group for Palestine, urging citizens to put pressure on the Irish Government to recognise the State of Palestine. The campaign comes on the back of a Sinn Féin motion calling on the […]

Crowe Welcomes Historic Palestine Motion in Dáil

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe, has welcomed that a Sinn Féin motion calling on the Government to recognise the State of Palestine has passed through the Dáil unopposed with support of all parties and independents. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “The Government recognised that the progressive Sinn Féin motion was a positive contribution […]

Crowe calls on Dáil to recognise Palestine

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe, has welcomed that the issue of Palestinian statehood will be debated in the Dáil and everyone regardless of their party’s allegiance will be given a historic opportunity to discuss over two nights what is happening in the region. Crowe said that the preferred two-state solution was fast running […]

Crowe calls on Defence Minister to halt buying military hardware from Israel

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Defence, Seán Crowe TD, called on the Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, to not sign any new contracts with Israeli military firms when he visits the region this weekend. He said Ireland needs to distance its Defence Forces as far away as possible from Israel’s military infrastructure In a […]

Seán Crowe extends solidarity to Palestinian people

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has extended his party’s solidarity greetings with the Palestinian people to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. This year 2014 is also designated as the International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Deputy Seán Crowe said; “The UN General Assembly called for the annual observance of […]