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British Government must address Haass recommendations – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD Sean Crowe has stated that it is not good enough that the British Government has yet to address the Haass recommendations. Deputy Crowe made the comments following a presentation in Leinster House today from the author of the book ‘Lethal Allies’ and Anne Cadwallader and Margaret Urwin of Justice for the Forgotten. […]

Concern at possible GAA ‘pay per view’ deal with Sky – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has expressed concern at the GAA’s consideration of a pay per view deal with Sky. Crowe said: “I fully understand that the GAA must consider all options when it comes to funding. But I believe a pay to view deal with Sky will damage the integrity […]

Gas bill increase an unwelcome burden says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe described a 1.47% increase in gas bills for Bord Gáis Energy customers, announced by the Commission for Energy Regulation as an unwelcome burden on hard pressed families. Deputy Seán Crowe said; “In the current economic climate this is a retrograde step and an unwelcome additional burden on hard pressed families. “Ireland […]

Government failing to protect right to housing – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has said that the government are failing to protect the concept of the right to a home. “We have well over 110,000 men, women and children in desperate need of decent, secure accommodation and 5000 homeless. Yet only a mere 29 homes were built for social […]

Government neglecting victims of domestic violence – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Speaking following the release of an EU Agency for Fundamental Rights report on gender violence across the European Union, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe called on the Government to address and tackle the issue of violence against women. Seán Crowe said: “This research is truly alarming. A third of those surveyed […]

Crowe backs Elverys workers

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin Dublin South West TD and Seán Crowe has called on the government to make every effort to secure almost 700 jobs in Elverys Sports. Deputy Crowe said:“Elverys Sports is currently in Examinership. The Examiner, Mr Simon Coyle of Mazars, has stated that his aim is ‘to protect the business at all costs with […]