Posts by Seán Crowe TD

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Crisis in mental health services is putting lives at risk – Crowe.

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has called on the Fine Gael and Labour government to act swiftly to prevent loss of life due to the mental health system’s inability to deal with the volume of people who need immediate care. Deputy Crowe said clients presenting with serious issues were being turned […]

Crowe welcomes EU roaming charges victory for consumers

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West and party spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Seán Crowe TD has welcomed the successful passing of new rules for digital policy legislation across the EU. From December 2015, roaming charges across EU member states will have ended. Séan Crowe TD said: “Cuts to roaming charges contained in previous EU […]

British Government must address Haass recommendations – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD Sean Crowe has stated that it is not good enough that the British Government has yet to address the Haass recommendations. Deputy Crowe made the comments following a presentation in Leinster House today from the author of the book ‘Lethal Allies’ and Anne Cadwallader and Margaret Urwin of Justice for the Forgotten. […]

Crowe welcomes SDCC announcement

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD Seán Crowe has welcomed the announcement from South Dublin County Council that planning permission has been granted which will see a major expansion of the Square in Tallaght and the expectation of over 400 new jobs for Dublin South West. According to South Dublin County Council, the planning permission granted will see […]

Concern at possible GAA ‘pay per view’ deal with Sky – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has expressed concern at the GAA’s consideration of a pay per view deal with Sky. Crowe said: “I fully understand that the GAA must consider all options when it comes to funding. But I believe a pay to view deal with Sky will damage the integrity […]

Crowe welcomes apology following Judges remarks

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West and party spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Seán Crowe has welcomed an apology from District Judge Anthony Halpin following his inappropriate, inaccurate and unacceptable comments regarding Muslims. In Tallaght District Court on Thursday, Judge Anthony Halpin said, “Muslims think they can actually beat their wives”. Seán Crowe TD said; […]

Ambulance revelations alarming – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Responding to the recent Prime Time programme on Ambulance response times, Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe TD said that it raised worrying and alarming information about the quality of the service throughout the state and that action needs to follow. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “This Prime Time programme highlighted, in graphic terms that the ambulance […]

NATO needs to be disbanded, not better financed- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has strongly criticised US President Barack Obama over his comments that European NATO members need to increase their military spending. Obama, speaking during a visit to Europe, in which he met NATO’s Secretary-General, worryingly used the crisis in Ukraine to justify his comments. Deputy Seán Crowe […]