Posts by Seán Crowe TD

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Taoiseach’s emigration remarks lack credibility and understanding- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Commenting on Enda Kenny’s recent remarks at the Davos World Economic Forum conference regarding emigration, Sinn Fein’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has said his words lack credibility and exposed this government’s cold disregard for people who have to exist from day to day without work. Deputy Seán Crowe said: […]

Crowe highlights concerns over Ballymount fire

by Seán Crowe TD

Crowe highlights concerns over Ballymount fire Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has highlighted concerns over the environmental impact of the fire at the Oxigen recycling plant in Ballymount, and has called for an immediate audit of other vulnerable factories in the locality. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated it a Category […]

Crowe calls for government to engage with teachers union

by Seán Crowe TD

Following calls this week from the Teachers Union of Ireland urging a rethink on the Junior Cycle Student Award, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West and former party spokesperson on Education Seán Crowe said that the Government and Minister Ruairi Quinn needs to ‘get real’ and begin a meaningful dialogue with Teachers and their […]

Action Needed To Combat Rising Homelessness – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Sean Crowe has called on the government to take urgent action on a broad range  of issues contributing to the rise of homelessness in Dublin. Deputy Crowe said; “Every statistic released over the last 12 months has shown a dramatic rise in people experiencing homelessness. Now the housing […]

Crowe calls for extra Gardaí following Judges Remarks

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has called for more Garda resources in Tallaght, following the controversial remarks of local Circuit Judge Anthony Halpin. Judge Halpin called for the Civil Defence be used for Garda back up following a number of high profile murders in the area and what he called the “total […]

European Commission needs to focus on equitable growth- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has called on the European Commission to focus more on equitable growth and poverty reduction. Crowe made the comments during an EU Affairs Committee meeting with Catherine Day, the Secretary General for the European Commission. Deputy Crowe said: “The European Commission is continuing to push ahead […]

Crowe raises need for charity regulation

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has raised the need for strong and independent regulation in the non-profit and charity sector. Crowe was speaking in Dáil on Sinn Féin’s motion to urgently introduce regulatory oversight into this sector. Deputy Crowe said: “This Bill gave us all an opportunity to bring about reform and […]

Peace Activist D’Arcy Should Be Released- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has called for the immediate release of artist and peace activist Margaretta D’Arcy. D’Arcy is 79 years of age, is in ill health, and is currently being treated for cancer. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Margaretta D’Arcy was arrested and convicted for protesting at the use of […]

Crowe welcomes opening of new embassies and consulates

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has welcomed the decision of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to open 8 new embassies and consulates. They include new embassies in Bangkok, Jakarta, Nairobi, Zagreb, and re-opening the Vatican embassy, and new consulates in Austin, Texas, in the US, Hong Kong […]

Central Remedial Clinic needs root and branch reform

by Seán Crowe TD

Commenting on the ongoing scandal of massive payments to the former Chief Executive Officer of the Central Remedial Clinic and other abuses of funds at the charity, Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe said that the needs of service users must be prioritised and that the Minister for Health James Reilly and the HSE should […]