Talk:Brian Crowley

message: This page is a little short of information.  I'm interested in this guy because I've read that he wishes to become President of Ireland, my home country.  
However, the page only includes information that he obtained a degree in law, that he was nominated to the Seanad, and that he subsequently became (and remains) an MEP.
What has he actually achieved to merit the highest post in the land?  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 94.254.173.227 (talk) 20:21, 6 February 2009 (UTC)
thread_title: Comment

message: From the article:
"European Parliament approved a report drafted by Brian Crowley to extend the copyright term of music recordings from 50 years to 95 years"
So we know that Crowley was easily influenced by a lobby group, the recording industry, who are acting in their own self interest. Fifty to 95 years copyright extension, is madness and reflects on Crowley's credibility as a peoples' representative. Seemingly he favours the recording industry instead of the the music consuming public.83.70.242.79 (talk) 01:35, 14 August 2011 (UTC)
thread_title: Music Industry Lobbyist

message: To determine what Brian Crowley stands for in the context of his seeking the Presidency of Ireland, it is necessary to see his parliamentary contributions over his several terms there.
If the record of debates in the  European Parliament is searched online for contributions by Brian Crowley, there are  questions asked, but little record of other contributions. 
Previous editors did not point to any significant contributions other than the copyright issue. 83.70.250.168 (talk) 00:46, 17 August 2011 (UTC)
thread_title: European Parliament Contributions

message: I have the removed this reference , it is biased, unreliable and in clear breach of NPOV. It take no account of Crowley's illness and is being used by Crowley's political opponents (see section above) to smear him. Snappy (talk) 06:43, 16 August 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Biased reference removed 

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message: Is Brian Crowley a member of Fianna Fail or not? Fianna Fail's website claims that he is, but Crowley's own website has no mention of FF whatsoever. We know he lost the party whip in 2014 but is he still a member of Fianna Fail? Their website claims not withstanding. Spleodrach (talk) 14:44, 25 October 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: It would seem he is, from this, anyway. Or at least Fianna Fáil are still claiming him as a member, whatever he thinks about membership himself... BastunĖġáḍβáś₮ŭŃ! 15:01, 25 October 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: Interesting question! If you say you are not a member of a group, but the group says you still are; who is right? Spleodrach (talk) 15:24, 25 October 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: I don't think a failure for Crowley to mention his affiliation on his website means anything. It's not uncommon for politicians to not advertise their affiliation when they want to appeal beyond the partisan divide. Gabrielthursday (talk) 16:00, 25 October 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: I'd disagree - it'd be highly unusual to not mention one's affiliation, especially when it's still one of the most popular parties in the country.  However, looking at his website, he's always been coy about FF - this version from 2006, for example, just has one sentence mentioning FF.  , I do see a FF logo in the bottom right corner of his current website. BastunĖġáḍβáś₮ŭŃ! 17:07, 25 October 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: Websites of sitting politicians (as opposed to campaign websites), at least in Canada, often don't advertise party affiliation: . And it's not as if his FF affiliation is particularly important in the EP. Gabrielthursday (talk) 01:02, 26 October 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: This isn't Canada, so that point doesn't apply. All Irish politicians mention their national political party. I didn't spot the (well-hidden) FF logo on his website. I suppose he is still a member of the party but not having the party whip. Spleodrach (talk) 14:05, 26 October 2017 (UTC)

text: RTÉ today referring to Crowley as an Independent. https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2019/0117/1023829-brian-crowley-retirement/ Irishpolitical (talk) 14:39, 17 January 2019 (UTC)
replies: text: And later in the same article quoting him as remaining a proud member of FF. (RTÉ are short of a few copy editors)... BastunĖġáḍβáś₮ŭŃ! 18:50, 17 January 2019 (UTC)
thread_title:  Political Party 2017 

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message: There have been a number of changes between  and . In my view the first is ambiguous and the second is awkward.  How about changing to ?  Pinging  and .  Wham2001 (talk) 09:59, 29 March 2020 (UTC)
replies: text: Fine by me. Spleodrach (talk) 11:03, 29 March 2020 (UTC)
replies: text: If you are going the retired route, it should read as 'Irish retired' and not 'retired Irish' as per Wikipedia standards. Inexorable Existence (talk) 05:43, 1 April 2020 (UTC)
thread_title:  Wording of opening sentence