Permanent TSB Attitude To Customers Is Dreadful, says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has described Permanent TSB as having a dreadful attitude towards its customers, because of its refusal to cut its 4.5% standard variable mortgage rate, and that it needs to change. Crowe stated that the banks 79,000 customers are clearly paying over the odds due to excessive charges. Deputy Seán […]

Crowe welcomes safe return of Irish troops from Golan Heights

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Defence, Seán Crowe TD, has welcomed that 100 Irish troops that were deployed in the Golan Heights on a UN peacekeeping mission have returned home safely Deputy Seán Crowe said: “I would like to take this opportunity to welcome home the 100 Irish soldiers who have spent 7 […]

Death Sentence For Man Over Dublin Murder Disturbing- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, has described reports that a Chinese man has been sentenced to death, by lethal injection as disturbing.  A Chinese court found seven men guilty of the murder of Chen Li Ming in Dublin in 2002. The case remains officially unsolved in Ireland. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “I am […]

Crowe Welcomes Iran Nuclear Deal

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has welcomed the landmark deal on Iran’s nuclear programme. A significant multi-country framework agreement has set out how Iran can develop its peaceful nuclear programme while economic sanctions on the country will be lifted. Crowe said he hopes this will aid peace, development and stability in […]

Time Running Out For Tenants – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Time Running Out For Tenants –  Crowe Dublin South West Representative Seán Crowe TD has said that time is running out for tenants that are relying on rent supplement and that many  face a stark choice between the possibility of an introduction of fair rent regulations to tackle rising rents, or face the awful prospect […]

Raw Deal For Carers Needs To Stop, Says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has said he believes that the pressure on carers is getting worse and that over 7,000 people waiting on a Housing Adaptation Grant, a Mobility Aids Grant, or Housing Aid for Older People. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “There are around 60,000 people in receipt of a Carer’s […]

HSE Leaves Incontinent Elderly With Inferior Pads- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has questioned the Health Service Executive (HSE) over changes they introduced which he claims have left many elderly incontinent patients with inferior pads. Crowe claims his views are backed by many service users and he has called on the HSE to immediately address the issue. The Dublin […]

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 […]

New Figures Highlight Skewed Recovery- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has welcomed the release of the latest quarterly economic bulletin from the Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI) and said that their findings, particularly around low pay combined with skewed economic development, needs to be honestly and urgently addressed by the Government. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “The figures […]

Palestinian Sovereignty Belongs to Palestinians, Not Netanyahu- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has called on the Irish Government to implement the wishes of the vast majority of the people of Ireland, and act on the motions that were unanimously passed in the Dáil and Seanad, and recognise the State of Palestine. Crowe’s comments come after Israel’s Prime Minister […]