Posts by Seán Crowe TD

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Mediterranean drownings cannot be ignored on Europe Day- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has called on the European Union to do more to tackle the humanitarian crises which are causing thousands of people to die while attempting to try cross the Mediterranean. Crowe was speaking during statements in the Dáil today to mark Europe Day, which is on Saturday […]

Crowe Welcome Homeless Rough Sleepers Number Drop

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has welcomed a small decrease in the numbers found sleeping rough in Dublin city but said that the figure was still unacceptable. He made his comments after the release of the latest count of rough sleepers by Dublin City Council which found 105 people homeless. Deputy Seán […]

No Recovery For 1000 Children In Emergency Accommodation Says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Reacting to the news that 1,000 children were homeless and living in emergency accommodation in Dublin during one week last month, Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, said that reports of a recovery and economic growth mean absolutely nothing to these poor unfortunates and is a million miles away from their own personal […]

Crowe sends condolences to those affected by Nepal earthquake

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, sends his condolences to those affected by Nepal’s huge earthquake which has claimed the lives of over 1,900 people. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “The scale of the destruction and the death toll are immense. “I send my condolences to all those affected. “Nepal is a popular destination […]

Crowe Marks Annual Day of Remembrance of Armenian Genocide

by Seán Crowe TD

Today is the Annual Remembrance Day for the Armenian Genocide, and Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, has reiterated his calls for the Irish Government to recognise the Armenian Genocide. This is the Centenary Anniversary of the Genocide which occurred in 1915, when approximately 1.5 million people were killed. Deputy Seán Crowe said: […]

Lone Parents Facing Huge Cut in Income Says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has said the proposed cuts being implemented by the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, to the Lone Parent Family Allowance will have a huge negative impact on many family units in his Dublin South West constituency. Crowe was speaking after it emerged that the […]

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 […]