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Job Losses Another Blow for Manufacturing in Tallaght- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

The threat of Mondelez Ireland, which owns Cadbury’s Ireland, to close its gum base production plant in Tallaght in early 2016, which follows closure of other iconic names like Jacobs and Fruitfield, has been described as blow for manufacturing jobs in the locality by Sinn Fein TD Seán Crowe Crowe said the job loss announcement […]

Crowe raises Ballycragh polling station problems in Dáil

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has raised serious concerns around the daft decision to use Holy Rosary School in Ballycragh, Tallaght, as a polling station for the local and European elections last Friday. Crowe said that the grounds of the Holy Rosary School are currently a building site and many physically impaired […]

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 […]

Extra vigilance needed with phones over Christmas – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has called for extra vigilance from mobile phone users in advance of the festive season and said there was an increased likelihood of mobile phone theft during the Christmas period. Deputy Crowe said: “Over 1,000 mobile phones, the vast majority being smart phones, are reportedly stolen every […]

Government in denial on homeless crisis – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Following the death of a man in the early hours of Friday morning in an area of the Phoenix Park often frequented by homeless people, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe released the following statement: “The Minister of State for Housing Jan O’Sullivan TD is in denial concerning the homeless crisis. Despite […]

Crowe praises the production of ‘The Field’ at St. Anne’s GAA Club

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West, Seán Crowe, has this week praised what he described as a fitting enactment of John B. Keane’s The Field performed in St. Anne’s GAA Club in Bohernabreena on Sunday last. The production, brought to St. Anne’s GAA Club by the Glenasmole Drama Group was generously staged in aid […]

Seán Crowe calls for an end to Tallaght violence

by Seán Crowe TD

In the wake of last night’s violence, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has today called for an end to pitched battles between youths in the Tallaght area. Deputy Crowe’s comments came in the wake of continued violence over a number of nights between youths from Killinardan and Jobstown on Sunday evening. […]

Crowe expresses astonishment at job loss announcement

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, expressed his astonishment at the job losses announced by Minister for State John Perry, who told TDs in the Dáil that 107 jobs in Pratt & Whitney Aviation International (PWAI), and 408 at the Lufthansa plant in Rathcoole, County Dublin, were to go. Crowe said that workers […]

Finance Committee discussion on property tax is welcome- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has welcomed that the Chairperson of the Revenue Commissioners, Josephine Feehily, will come before the Oireachtas Finance Committee to discuss issues around the property tax. Crowe said it was the first opportunity for elected representatives to get some clarity and answers, but he warned against the government using civil […]