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FAI revelations a bleak and sad day for Irish football – Seán Crowe TD

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has described the publication of the FAI’s 2018 accounts showing net liabilities of €55million as momentous, deeply disturbing, and worrying. The Sinn Féin TD said ordinary football fans across the country will also be shocked and angry at the severance package of €462,000 paid out to former CEO John Delaney and […]

Crowe welcomes GAA betting initiative

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has welcomed the Gaelic Athletic Association’s decision to agree a motion that calls for a ban of betting companies sponsoring any GAA competition, team, playing gear, or facility. The Sinn Féin TD described the decision as historic and ground-breaking. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “I want to welcome the GAA’s […]

Rugby World Cup bid a win for all of Ireland

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has described the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) bid to host the World Cup for 2023 as a real potential win for the whole of Ireland and its people and wished them every success as they submit their final bid. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Ireland has submitted a compelling […]

Crowe welcomes Irish Women’s Football Team win on pay and conditions

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has welcomed the overnight deal hammered out between the Professional Footballers’ Association of Ireland (PFAI), representing the Irish Woman’s Football Team, and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI). Crowe said the allegations of neglect and poor treatment of the Irish senior women’s football team were totally unacceptable, disappointing in […]

Bill to tackle ticket rip off chancers is a welcome step – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has welcomed the drafting of new a Bill that will tackle ticket rip off chancers who charge outrageous prices for tickets to entertainment and sport events in Ireland. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “The ongoing problem of ticket touting was highlighted this week after tickets for the Electric Picnic music […]

Crowe Appeals To Irish Fans To Stay Safe, Wear Green and Follow Travel Advice

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has wished the huge amount of Irish fans heading to France to watch Ireland play in Euro 2016 all the best. Crowe also asked them to familiarise themselves with the Department of Foreign Affairs’ travel advice and information. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Tens of thousands of […]