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Crowe welcomes Sisters of Charity statement on St Vincent’s Hospital

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has said he welcomed today’s statement from the Sisters of Charity stating that they are removing themselves from the ownership of St Vincent’s Healthcare Group, meaning they will not be involved in the ownership or management of the new National Maternity Hospital. The Sinn Féin TD described it as […]

Shortage of life-saving cancer drugs unacceptable – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has stated that the evolving situation where cancer patients across the country are facing treatment difficulties due to a shortage of life-saving chemotherapy drugs is beyond belief. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Imagine you or a loved one has cancer and you are told that the life-saving drug […]

Conversation needed on child obesity time bomb – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has called for a national conversation around childhood obesity after it was revealed that 20% of school children between 4th and 6th class are overweight. Childhood obesity has been an increasing problem among young Irish people for many years, and worryingly Ireland is on course to be the […]

24/7 crisis intervention services for mental health needed – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has called on the Government and the Minister for Health to prioritise the roll out of 24 /7 crisis intervention services for all those living with mental health problems. The Sinn Féin TD said that if we are really serious about building an inclusive republic we need to put […]

Crowe welcomes Dáil agreement on maternity services

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has welcomed the passing of his party’s Private Members’ Motion on maternity services. The Sinn Féin TD described it as a victory for common sense and that it will bring hope for all women who need to access maternity services. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “I am delighted that our […]

Crowe proud to wear a Green Ribbon for mental health

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has expressed his support for the Green Ribbon campaign by SeeChange which encourages everybody to end the stigma around mental health by wearing the Green Ribbon. Deputy Seán Crowe said; “I welcome the launch of SeeChange’s annual Green Ribbon campaign.  I will be showing my support for […]

Crowe welcomes agreement on Cystic Fibrosis drug Orkambi

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has welcomed the Government’s announcement that a deal has been reached with Vertex, the makers of Orkambi and described the news as a victory for Cystic Fibrosis patients and their families. Crowe said that it was absolutely appalling that patients and families had to go to such extremes as […]

Ambulance delays will lead to loss of lives – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West, Seán Crowe, has reacted with concern to the latest Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) report into ambulance capacity which found that there are significant shortcomings in Dublin, putting patients at a high level of risk. Crowe has demanded urgent action and investment, and said that currently there is […]

Government continuing policy of private privilege in healthcare – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has described the Health Minister’s proposed eight-point-plan for structural reform of the health services as “a smokescreen”. The Sinn Féin TD said Minister Harris’ plan reinforced Fine Gael’s ideology of private privilege over public investment in the health services. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “The continued crisis in our health […]