Crowe commends North’s education minister for securing additional funding Sinn Féin’s Education Spokesperson Seán Crowe welcomes this week’s announcement from the North’s education minister, John O’Dowd that a further £72million will be spent over the next three years following an education budget review. Deputy Crowe said: “The £72 million extra in funding is good news […]

JobBridge programme displaces real jobs – Crowe Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD Seán Crowe has said it is outrageous that Minister Richard Bruton is extending the JobBridge programme which he believes is displacing real jobs. Deputy Crowe said the scheme enables employers to swap what should be a paid probationary period for a free […]

Government continues to undermine the rights of workers – Crowe   Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD Seán Crowe has challenged the government on new provisions in the Protections of Employees (Temporary Agency Staff) Bill. The Bill removes the right of some agency workers to seek parity with similar workers doing the same job and […]

Treaty will lead to greater recession, additional business closures and higher unemployment: Crowe   Dublin South West Sinn Féin Seán Crowe has denounced the Austerity Treaty believing its implementation will result in a deepening recession, additional business closures and further unemployment. Deputy Crowe said: “The Irish and Eurozone economies are now officially back in recession. […]

Crowe expresses support for legislation to enhance rights of lesbian and gay teachers   Sinn Féin’s Education Spokesperson Deputy Seán Crowe has voiced support for legislation going before the Seanad today that if implemented, will enhance the human rights of lesbian, gay, and bisexual teachers. He continued: “While Irish society has generally become more accepting […]

Crowe supports workers’ rights legislation Speaking in support of a Sinn Féin Members’ Motion that seeks to protect and enhance worker’s rights, Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe said: “One of the consequences arising from the recession has been the disgraceful treatment of workers by their employers when made redundant. “To name but a few, […]

Water metering – more twists and turns – Deputy Seán Crowe Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD Seán Crowe has called on Government Ministers to explain why people wishing to avail of training that would allow them to install water metres are being charged €1000 by private contractors when in the past this type of […]

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Crowe challenges display of “Jail Threat” posters in Tallaght in Social Welfare office Sinn Féin’s Education Spokesperson Seán Crowe has questioned Government Ministers over the display of offensive posters in Dublin social welfare offices. Deputy Crowe raised the matter during a Dáil committee meeting that was dealing with youth unemployment and said he was responding […]

St Mary’s NS, Tallaght should be included in DEIS scheme – Deputy Seán Crowe Sinn Féin’s Education Spokesperson Seán Crowe has said the refusal of Minister Ruairí Quinn to consider including schools that meet the criteria for inclusion into the DEIS scheme will have profound and far reaching consequences for teachers and pupils alike. Deputy […]