Austerity

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Government jobs policy not working- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, said that the publication of the updated live register figures, which indicate an increase in  long-term unemployment and a rise in part-time and casual workers, was a stark reminder of the crisis that Ireland and rest of Europe are facing. Crowe was speaking after attending the publication […]

Families the length and breadth of this state deserve equality- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has criticised the Government for not supporting a Sinn Féin bill in the Dáil which would introduce equality budgeting. Equality budgeting is defined as an approach to economic policy-making and planning that places equality and inclusivity at the centre of decisions concerning public expenditure and income. This […]

Crowe welcomes Croatia’s EU accession

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Séan Crowe TD, has welcomed Croatia’s accession to the EU today. Deputy Crowe said: “I would like to congratulate Croatia on joining the EU today and warmly welcome them into the union. Croatia is now the 28th member of the EU. “This comes 10 year after […]

Crowe calls on the Government to end child benefit uncertainty

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has called on the Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton to end the uncertainty and unnecessary worry being experienced by families surrounding the continuation of child benefit. He was speaking after the Joint Committee on Education and Social Protection heard submissions from the National Women’s Council of […]

Reports highlight the impact of austerity on under 45s- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has called for an urgent Government response to the impact of austerity on younger people and children. Crowe made the call after the publication of two new reports, by the Economic Social Research Institute (ESRI) and the National Economic and Social Council (NESC), which detailed the social […]