Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, has condemned the Ugandan Government over its anti-gay bill, which was signed off on by the President and entered into law today. The law bans the promotion of homosexuality, introduces harsh penalties for those who participate in gay sexual practices, and even makes it illegal for citizens […]
Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has called on the Government to stop its policy of spin and misinformation on the GSOC scandal, and to agree to an independent inquiry into the bugging allegations. Speaking in the Dáil on Sinn Féin’s motion calling for an independent inquiry, Deputy Crowe said: “The reaction we […]
Sinn Féin TD Seán Crowe has reiterated his call for more social housing to be built following a survey carried out by Dublin South West Sinn Féin which found that 96% of rented accommodation advertised in local areas was above the Social Welfare threshold for rent supplement. He called for the issue to be tackled […]
Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has raised his concerns over the increase of in poppy cultivation in Afghanistan and said that it will inevitably lead to an increased amount of heroin reaching Ireland. Crowe raised the issue during Parliamentary Questions to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in the Dáil […]
Following the announcement made by disability charity Rehab last night that Chief Executive Angela Kerins is paid an annual salary of €240,000, Seán Crowe TD has said that the announcement raises serious questions about the credibility of the Rehab board and that their actions will undoubtedly damage the reputation of the charity sector in Ireland. […]
Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe TD has said that Minister Howlin and Minister Reilly’s spat over Universal Health Insurance is not progressing the issue and has called for the immediate publication of the White Paper on Universal Health Insurance. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “A war of words between Minister’s Reilly and Howlin has broken […]
Following the release of a new CSO report last month titled ‘Measuring Ireland’s Progress 2012’ Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has said that more needs to done by the government to address the rising cost of living including energy, rents, price cartels and transport charges. “This report, published by the CSO ranked Ireland as […]
Speaking following the release of new research into the cost of consumer banking, Deputy Seán Crowe encouraged all consumers to make themselves aware of day-to-day fees related to their current account. A survey, carried out by the National Consumer Agency was released this week and found that 14% of current account users were unaware about […]
Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has described new mortgage figures from the Department of Finance as ‘frightening’. The latest figures show that 82% of struggling homeowners who are in arrears of over 90 days are still not in any viable agreement with their lending institution. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “These latest Department of Finance […]
Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe, has said that the violent protests in Venezuela, which have led to three deaths, have little domestic support. He stated that the vast majority of Venezuelans are committed to the democratic process and the organisers should heed President Maduro’s call for dialogue. Deputy Crowe said: “Since the victory of President […]
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