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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 […]

Crowe criticises Government over UN Human Rights Council vote

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe, has condemned the decision of the Government to abstain on a vote at the UN Human Rights Council to create a Commission of Inquiry to independently investigate Israel’s actions in Gaza and its violations of international law. The resolution to the Council strongly condemned Israel’s actions and […]

Crowe calls for Government action to tackle racism

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has called on the Government to do more to identify racist incidents and to be more proactive in tackling racism in society. Crowe made the comments on the UN organised International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “It […]