Posts by Seán Crowe TD

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Crowe to visit Iran with Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, is travelling to Iran today as part of an Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee delegation. The delegation will be in Iran for 4 days and they will meet with the various Iranian Government Ministers, including the Foreign Affairs Minister and the Minister of Agriculture, […]

Crowe disagrees with judge on controversial Tallaght bridge

by Seán Crowe TD

Crowe disagrees with judge on controversial Tallaght bridge Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West, Seán Crowe, has said he disagrees with Judge Anthony Halpin’s call to close and demolish a footbridge in the Tallaght area. Seán Crowe said: “Firstly I want to pass on my condolences to the family of Mr. Dale Creighton who […]

Crowe disagrees with Kenny over Saudi Arabia comments

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has expressed his surprise at the Enda Kenny’s comments praising Saudi Arabia’s “leadership in terms of moderation” and their desire for peace in the Middle East. Kenny made the comments while on a trade mission to Saudia Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and […]

Barosso remarks highlight arrogance of European Elites

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe TD who is a member of the Dáil European Affairs Committee has said that the recent comments of European Commission President Manuel Barroso regarding bank recapitalisation highlight the arrogance of European elites and ineffectiveness of the government’s negotiators to stand up for Irish citizens at a European level. Crowe […]

Crowe welcomes clarity on M50 tolls

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has welcomed clarification by Minister Varadkar that there are no immediate plans to introduce multiple tolls on the M50. The response followed leaks and media reports that suggested he would be implementing NRA proposals to bring in new tolls in 2014. Deputy Crowe said: “There will be a sigh of relief from […]

Crowe Slams Government Over Water Services Bill

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has slammed the Government over its introduction of the Water Services Bill and how it stifled debate of the bill in the Dáil. The Water Services Bill will introduces water charges, asset strips local authorities without a vote being cast by councillors, and further advances the process […]

Bumbling Reilly Does It Again- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has accused the Health Minister, James Reilly, of not being ‘up to the job’ after he announced the new HSE service plan, which is a blueprint for greatly reduced health services and a spending reduction of €619 million for the year ahead. Crowe said the cuts are […]

Crowe calls on Government to oppose further EU militarisation

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, speaking in the Dáil today, called on the Government to oppose the further militarisation of the EU at the upcoming European Council meeting. Deputy Crowe said: “This European Council meeting will focus on reports aimed at laying out how the EU, can by increased militarisation, extend […]