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Loss of sensitive HSE files unacceptable- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has described the latest revelation that a mass of sensitive information has been stolen from or lost by the HSE since the end of 2008, as “unacceptable”. Crowe said that the Dublin/Mid Leinster HSE Region, which is responsible for the Dublin South West area, is particularly bad […]

The HSE needs to fully support Stewart’s School leavers- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Children who have turned 18 years old and now have to leave Stewart’s School in Palmerstown need to be fully supported by the HSE according to Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe. Stewart’s is a school for children with complex physical, intellectual, developmental, emotional and behavioural needs. When students turn 18 years old […]

Local TD, Seán Crowe, supports Dáil recall

by Seán Crowe TD

Local Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has said that he supports the recall of the Dáil to address the organ transplant issue. Crowe, an organ card carrier, signed a letter today calling on the Ceann Comhairle, Seán Barrett, to recall the Dáil to discuss European legislation on the issue. Crowe believes there […]

We need new and enhanced responses to combat suicide plague: Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, said that the recent death of a schoolgirl in England, who took her own life after suffering online abuse, is another tragic reminder of the dangers of cyber-bullying. He said it shines a bright and uncomfortable light on the need for new and enhanced responses in helping […]

Crumlin hospital mix up doesn’t engender confidence says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Commenting on the announcement of an infection concern regarding colonoscopy equipment in Crumlin Children’s Hospital, local Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, said that the latest news from Crumlin Children’s Hospital is unacceptable and doesn’t engender confidence in the system at use there. The hospital originally said that 18 patients had possibly been […]

HIQA report on foster and residential child care is extremely worrying- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has urged Minister for Children, Frances Fitzgerald, to act on the findings of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) report on foster care and children’s residential services, some of which he said was extremely worrying. Crowe said that over many years, successive reports have shown how […]

Attacks on home care and community services scares elderly and carers- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has accused the government of attacking, dismantling and undermining existing public health services. Crowe was responding to confirmation from Junior Health Minister Kathleen Lynch that the government is to now introduce new means testing and charging for home care packages, and other community-based services for older people […]

Crowe says symphysiotomy report is long overdue

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West representative, Seán Crowe TD, has called on Taoiseach Enda Kenny to release his government’s recommendations on how it intends to finally process this issue and at last bring some closure to the survivors of symphysiotomy before the Dáil goes into recess. The Tallaght based Deputy described symphysiotomy as a barbaric practice that […]

Cancer patients and their medical cards unfairly targeted- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has called on the Minister for Public Expenditure to intervene and ensure that cancer patients, regardless of whether they are terminally ill or not, are not denied medical cards or access to the care and the treatment they require. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “In Budget 2013 the […]

Time to stop the fluoridation of our water – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has said it is long past the time that fluoride was removed from our water. Crowe was speaking after attending a meeting of environmental activists who oppose the practice and who heard that only a handful of states in Europe still put fluoride in their water. Deputy […]