Cunning Noonan Won’t Fool Electorate On Austerity Remarks- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has said that Minister Michael Noonan’s recent comments about the EU’s illogical austerity rules will not fool anyone into believing he has joined the anti-austerity ranks. Deputy Crowe said the Minster Noonan has implemented austerity for four years without flinching in the face of huge social and economic costs, and […]

Crowe supports Toys for Gaza fundraising drive

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, after meetings with the organisers of the Toys for Gaza initiative has pledged his full support for their fundraising drive in order to ensure that the toys can be delivered. Crowe was joined at the photocall by TDs and Senators from Sinn Féin, other Oireachtas members, […]

Government Shamefully Vote Against Irish Neutrality- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Defence, Seán Crowe TD, has described the Government’s decision to vote against Sinn Féin’s Neutrality Bill as shameful. This legislation calls for the insertion of neutrality into the Constitution and seeks to amend Bunreacht na hÉireann to ensure that Ireland will not and could not aid foreign powers in any way in […]

Crowe Welcomes Water Protester Releases

by Seán Crowe TD

Crowe Welcomes Water Protester Releases Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe TD has welcomed the release of  jailed water protesters on a technicality and said that their release comes at a time when more demands are being made by water meter companies for additional costs. Deputy Seán Crowe said; “I warmly welcome the release from […]

Government refuse to support Neutrality- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Defence, Seán Crowe, has criticised the Government over their refusal to back Sinn Féin’s Neutrality Bill in the Dáil, but also said he is not remotely surprised at their decision. The Neutrality Bill sought to trigger a referendum to amend the Constitution to affirms that Ireland is a […]

Crowe speaks on Gender Recognition Bill Proposals

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, speaking on the Gender Recognition Bill in the Dáil, welcomed that the Bill provides a legal framework for trans people to have their gender reflected accurately, but he still has serious concerns over certain unacceptable and unnecessarily cruel provisions in the Bill. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “In […]

Crowe Supports Anti Bullying Awareness Month

by Seán Crowe TD

Crowe Supports Anti Bullying Awareness Month Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe TD  said today that he fully supports the  Anti-Bullying Awareness Month which began in March. Crowe was speaking after the  launch by Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) of their annual anti bullying initiative which he said was worth […]

Job Losses Another Blow for Manufacturing in Tallaght- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

The threat of Mondelez Ireland, which owns Cadbury’s Ireland, to close its gum base production plant in Tallaght in early 2016, which follows closure of other iconic names like Jacobs and Fruitfield, has been described as blow for manufacturing jobs in the locality by Sinn Fein TD Seán Crowe Crowe said the job loss announcement […]

Crowe Welcomes Housing Minister’s Epiphany

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West, Seán Crowe, has welcomed the statement this weekend from the Housing Minister, Alan Kelly, where he said he would bring proposals to the Cabinet around rent regulation and control. Deputy Crowe said there was between 50 and 60 people sleeping rough on the streets in freezing conditions every […]

Job loses a shock to the community- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has called the reports of the loss of more than 60 jobs at Cadbury’s Tallaght factory as a shock to the community and said it will have wide ranging repercussions for the families of those losing the jobs and the local economy. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Cadbury-owner […]