Posts by Seán Crowe TD

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Fuel Poverty Getting Worse – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Fuel Poverty Getting Worse – Crowe Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe TD has said that the Government’s promise to tackle fuel poverty isn’t happening and called on the them to use Budget 2014 to give some comfort to families unable to heat their homes and  make ends meet. Deputy Seán Crowe TD said: “According […]

Crowe raises Russia’s persecution of LGBT citizens in the Dáil

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Deputy Seán Crowe TD, has raised the Russian government’s persecution of its Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) citizens with the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs in the Dáil. Deputy Crowe said: “I tabled this question in order to draw attention to what is happening in Russia and […]

Crowe meets delegation from the Basque Country

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, met with Basque Senator Urko Aiartza Azurtza, and two political activist colleagues from the Basque Country, to discuss the increasingly aggressive attacks by the Spanish state on Basque political activists, including police raids on human rights groups and NGOs. The delegation held numerous meeting during their visit. […]

‘What’s Left’ Survey highlights Austerity’s Corrosive Effect

by Seán Crowe TD

‘What’s Left Survey’ highlights Austerity’s Corrosive Effect Responding to the annual ‘What’s Left Survey’ published by the Credit Unions this week Dublin South West local representative Seán Crowe TD said that the report highlights the impact of austerity and its corrosive effect on Irish society and its actual impact on on families and individuals. Deputy […]

88% increase in homeless and rough sleepers unacceptable- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, responding to the shock figures released by the Simon Community in their yearly report, said that it backs up what many of us are seeing on daily basis in shop doorways and vacant sites right across Dublin. The Simon Report said that the number of people sleeping […]

Central Bank decision on Anglo Tapes Unbelievable says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Central Bank decision on Anglo Tapes Unbelievable says Crowe Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe TD said the decision by the Central Bank not to refer any further information to the Gardaí or Director of Corporate Enforcement as unbelievable and in his humble opinion goes against the public interest. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Earlier this […]

Speech on Sinn Féin’s Dáil motion to stop education cuts

by Seán Crowe TD

This is a very timely motion due to children returning to schools after the summer break, students returning to universities this month, and the upcoming Budget in October. Speaking to one special needs teacher while on the Luas last Saturday, I heard first-hand, in a blow-by-blow account, how low morale is among teachers. In the […]

Figures Show Austerity Strangling Domestic Economy

by Seán Crowe TD

Figures Show Austerity Strangling Domestic Economy Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe TD  responding to the latest ‘lack of growth figures’ from the Central Statistics Office said that the Government’s failed austerity approach must be dumped in this year’s budget. Crowe compared the Government growth predictions with an ‘in denial’ out of shape, balding man […]

NAMA Housing Promises Moving At ‘Snail’s Pace’ – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

NAMA Housing Promises Moving At  ‘Snail’s Pace’ – Crowe Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe TD described as ‘old hat’ the latest promise of NAMA delivering 4,000 social housing units to Local Authorities and said he recalled a similar story two years ago of 2,000 promised units that actually delivered just 400. Crowe said that […]