Posts by Seán Crowe TD

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Crowe calls on Government to recognise Armenian Genocide

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has called on the Irish Government to officially recognise the Armenian Genocide ahead of the centenary commemoration of the genocide on Friday 24 April. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “This week my colleague Aengus O Snodaigh TD tabled a Parliamentary Question calling on the Irish Government to […]

Crowe Raises Huge Increase in Mediterranean Migrant Drownings

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, has called for the EU to do more to stop migrant drownings in the Mediterranean Sea, which are claiming the lives of hundreds and thousands of people attempting to reach the EU. Crowe raised the issue in the Dáil during Parliamentary Questions to the Minister for Foreign […]

Crowe Criticises Government for Refusal to Back Motion on Workers’ Rights

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West, Seán Crowe, has criticised the Government for not backing Sinn Féin’s motion to the Dáil on improving workers’ rights, widening the Low Pay Commission’s remit, and banning zero hour contracts. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “This motion is extremely timely considering the on-going industrial dispute between works and Dunnes […]

Permanent TSB Attitude To Customers Is Dreadful, says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has described Permanent TSB as having a dreadful attitude towards its customers, because of its refusal to cut its 4.5% standard variable mortgage rate, and that it needs to change. Crowe stated that the banks 79,000 customers are clearly paying over the odds due to excessive charges. Deputy Seán […]

Crowe welcomes safe return of Irish troops from Golan Heights

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Defence, Seán Crowe TD, has welcomed that 100 Irish troops that were deployed in the Golan Heights on a UN peacekeeping mission have returned home safely Deputy Seán Crowe said: “I would like to take this opportunity to welcome home the 100 Irish soldiers who have spent 7 […]

Death Sentence For Man Over Dublin Murder Disturbing- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, has described reports that a Chinese man has been sentenced to death, by lethal injection as disturbing.  A Chinese court found seven men guilty of the murder of Chen Li Ming in Dublin in 2002. The case remains officially unsolved in Ireland. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “I am […]

Crowe Welcomes Iran Nuclear Deal

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has welcomed the landmark deal on Iran’s nuclear programme. A significant multi-country framework agreement has set out how Iran can develop its peaceful nuclear programme while economic sanctions on the country will be lifted. Crowe said he hopes this will aid peace, development and stability in […]

Time Running Out For Tenants – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Time Running Out For Tenants –  Crowe Dublin South West Representative Seán Crowe TD has said that time is running out for tenants that are relying on rent supplement and that many  face a stark choice between the possibility of an introduction of fair rent regulations to tackle rising rents, or face the awful prospect […]

Raw Deal For Carers Needs To Stop, Says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has said he believes that the pressure on carers is getting worse and that over 7,000 people waiting on a Housing Adaptation Grant, a Mobility Aids Grant, or Housing Aid for Older People. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “There are around 60,000 people in receipt of a Carer’s […]

HSE Leaves Incontinent Elderly With Inferior Pads- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has questioned the Health Service Executive (HSE) over changes they introduced which he claims have left many elderly incontinent patients with inferior pads. Crowe claims his views are backed by many service users and he has called on the HSE to immediately address the issue. The Dublin […]