Posts by Seán Crowe TD

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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 […]

Israel needs to end Gaza attacks and lift blockade- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe, has called on Israel to immediately end its brutal bombardment and invasion of Gaza which has now killed at least 650 Palestinians. As the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, arrives in the region, Crowe also backed the calls of the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, who has […]

Clarification needed from Revenue, as Tallaght Office Closes – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has called on the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan and Revenue Chief Josephine Feehily to bring some clarity and answers to concerns that the local walk-in Tallaght Revenue office is to close for the entire month of August. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “The muted and late announcement that the […]

Climate Change Needs Action – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Climate Change Needs Action – Crowe Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has described the Government’s failure to introduce a comprehensive Climate Change Bill and to deal with issues of flooding and environmental damage as “foolhardy.” Deputy Seán Crowe said: “The Government gave a commitment in their Programme for Government to introduce a Climate Change […]

Crowe Welcomes Dáil Gaza Gesture but International Response Needed

by Seán Crowe TD

Crowe Welcomes Dáil Gaza Gesture but International Response Needed Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has said that he welcomed the unprecedented minutes silence held in the Dáil for the people of Gaza and for all those who have died in the Middle East. Crowe who is the party’s Spokeperson on Foreign Affairs called on […]

Scandalous – Children’s disability posts not filled

by Seán Crowe TD

Scandalous – Children’s disability posts not filled Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has said that it was an absolute scandal that 80 new therapy posts for children’s disability services at a cost of €4 million announced in January have not been filled. Deputy Seán Crowe said; “In January, 80 new therapy posts for children’s […]

Crowe Welcomes ‘Cannabis Based Drug’ for Multiple Sclerosis Sufferers

by Seán Crowe TD

Crowe Welcomes ‘Cannabis Based Drug’ for Multiple Sclerosis Sufferers Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has welcomed the legalisation of a cannabis-based drug for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) sufferers’ Sativex’ and said it was long overdue and will give patients other options, particularly for muscle spasms. The drug, an oral spray, has been given clearance by […]

Housing Delivery put in slow lane

by Seán Crowe TD

Housing Delivery put in slow lane Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe said it was ‘unbelievable’ that Taoiseach Enda Kenny has decided to remove the Junior Minister for Housing from the Cabinet and described it as further evidence that the government have no real idea what is going on in the real world. Crowe made […]

Government should outline strategy to ensure Britain discloses information on Dublin/Monaghan Bombings

by Seán Crowe TD

Government should outline strategy to ensure Britain discloses information on Dublin/Monaghan Bombings – Seán Crowe TD Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Seán Crowe TD has asked Minister Frances Fitzgerald to outline how the Government is working to ensure that Britain lives up to its responsibility to disclose all the information in relation to the […]

Crowe Attends LEADER Programmes Rally

by Seán Crowe TD

Crowe Attends LEADER Programmes Rally Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe TD has called on Environment Minister Phil Hogan to turn back from his effort to make local authorities the new LEADER groups from 2015 and to give a commitment to support a community led LEADER programmes. Crowe said that LEADER was working in rural […]