Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, today called on Social Welfare Minister Joan Burton to explain why a whopping 60% of applications for the Carer’s Allowance were refused last year. Crowe was speaking after figures emerged that almost 2 out of every 3 applications for the Carers Allowance were refused in the last […]
Responding to the temporary closure of Bohernabreena Resevoir Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, described the move as an over the top response to the recent anti-social behaviour taking place there. The reservoir has been closed until further notice. Deputy Crowe said the move is unacceptable and the only people who will suffer […]
Speaking after the government’s decision to again exclude the Bethany Homes survivors from redress, Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, said that the decision was based on a monetary one and had absolutely nothing to do with justice or about what was the right thing for the State to do. Deputy Seán Crowe […]
I have received an update from the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, on the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BSCFA), see below. Anyone who is entitled to the BSCFA should familiarise themselves with new information. If any constituents have a problem please don’t hesitate to contact me. Seán Crowe TD Sinn Féin […]
Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has welcomed the announcement that Pfizer will invest $100 million in their Grange Castle site in South County Dublin to increase its manufacturing capacity. Preparation is underway to allow construction to commence with approximately 140 construction jobs over the next year with a peak of 250 jobs. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, welcomed the announcement by the Minister of State for Housing, Jan O’ Sullivan, that she will make new funds available for essential housing adaptation grants for people with medical needs. Crowe highlighted two cases with the Minister in the Dáil in which local constituents, who have cancer […]
Sinn Féin Dublin South-West TD, Seán Crowe, says the lack of an integrated transport ticket is holding back the South Dublin area and impacting negatively on jobs and tourism there. The Tallaght-based deputy was responding to remarks made by Junior Minister for Transport, Alan Kelly, who said that he hoped the ticket would become available […]
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