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Cuts to workplace safety funding utter madness, says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Reacting to news that the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is being forced to drastically cut its funding to work place educational safety initiatives, Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe, criticised the Government imposed cuts as “utter madness”, and said that it will inevitably lead to more accidents. Arguing in favour of a greater roll […]

Crowe calls for Legislation to stop employers use of “tactical involvencies”

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has said that new information emerging about Dublin’s iconic store Clerys highlights the need for new legislation for workers’ rights stating that the law needs to be strengthened against tactical insolvencies as a matter of urgency. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Reports from the the High Court have suggested that […]

Ambulance and emergency delays costing lives- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, described a recent report into the National Ambulance Service as damning and unacceptable. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “The National Ambulance Service is only reaching life threatening cases on time in one of every four cases, a recent report has showed, but it has a better response time […]

Crowe meets Tesco Workers and Union Representatives

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has today met with Tesco workers and representatives from their trade union, Mandate. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “I had a very open and constructive meeting with these workers and union representatives today. “Tesco, which is one of Ireland’s most profitable retailers, is attempting to cut the pay and […]

Crowe Accuses Tesco of Sharp Practice

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has accused Tesco’s management of behaving irresponsibly in trying to strong arm changes to work practices and wages. Tesco has two stores in Dublin South West. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Tesco’s management have ignored a Labour Court recommendation for 1,000 of their 14,500 workers in Ireland, and now […]

Tesco’s sharp practice with long-serving staff is abysmal- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has described proposed moves by Tesco to renegotiate contracts held by their longest serving staff as “sharp practice” and all under the false God of competitiveness. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Tesco Ireland is one of the most profitable companies in the State, but in the so-called interest […]

50 cent increase a kick in the teeth for low paid workers says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has called on the Government to ‘return to sender’ the recommendation of the Low Pay Commission for a 50 cent increase on the minimum wage. Crowe said that the Commission’s Report was a kick in the teeth for low paid workers and the misgivings surrounding the establishment […]

Crowe Welcomes Dunne’s Pay Rise But Union Recognition Needed

by Seán Crowe TD

Speaking in response to the news that Dunne’s Stores have agreed to give its staff a three percent pay increase, Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe, has said that while he welcomed the announcement, the company needs to realize that this is the 21st Century and recognize their employees union Mandate. Deputy Seán Crowe said: […]

Crowe Criticises Government for Refusal to Back Motion on Workers’ Rights

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West, Seán Crowe, has criticised the Government for not backing Sinn Féin’s motion to the Dáil on improving workers’ rights, widening the Low Pay Commission’s remit, and banning zero hour contracts. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “This motion is extremely timely considering the on-going industrial dispute between works and Dunnes […]

Low Pay Commission Proposals Lack Teeth and Vision Says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin Dublin South West representative, Seán Crowe TD,  has said he is extremely disappointed in the complete lack of  vision and the scope of the proposals being circulated around the legislative role and responsibilities of the Low Pay Commission, which he said “lacked teeth”. Crowe is critical of the approach taken by the Minister […]