Water Leak Highlights ‘Pontius Pilate’ Approach

by Seán Crowe TD

Water Leak Highlights ‘Pontius Pilate’ Approach Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has said described the difficulties being experienced by residents,  many of them elderly, in New Bancroft Apartment Complex, as ‘typifying the uncertainty surrounding water and repairs under the government’s new regime. Irish Water, South Dublin County Council and Park Developments are all claiming […]

Bill Enshrining Israel as ‘A Jewish State’ Provocative and Discriminatory- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has criticised the Israeli Cabinet for backing a Bill which declares Israel as a Jewish State and which will effectively discriminates against religious minorities. Crowe stated that he believes the Bill is provocative because according to reports it will mean that Arabs and effectively all non-Jews will legally become second […]

SIPTU Decision On Water Campaign Welcomed

by Seán Crowe TD

SIPTU Decision On Water Campaign Welcomed Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has welcomed the decision by the SIPTU National Executive to  weigh in and work with those in the Right2Water campaign. Crowe a member of SIPTU said the SIPTU National Executive’s decision reflected widespread support within the union and was a positive boost for […]

Changes Needed to Tackle Domestic Violence- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, spoke on Sinn Féin’s Domestic Violence Bill in the Dáil today and raised issues concerning the protection of domestic violence victims and their families in Dublin South West. Crowe said that there was already an enormous financial burden on the Saoirse and Cuan Álainn refuges and that […]

SUSI Stuck On Grants Merry-Go-Round

by Seán Crowe TD

SUSI Stuck On Grants Merry-Go-Round Dublin South West TD  has called on the Minister for Education Jan O’Sullivan to use her position and intervene directly with SUSI to fast track payments due to thousands of students waiting for their grants. Crowe said that the Government’s Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI ) are again this year […]

Rising rents out of control – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Rising rents out of control – Crowe Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has said that rising rents were out of control not only in Dublin, but now right across the State. He made his comments as new figures from the online housing agency Daft.ie revealed, that rents are rising right across the state, with […]

Urgent funding needed for women’s refuge – Seán Crowe TD

by Seán Crowe TD

Urgent funding needed for women’s refuge – Seán Crowe TD The future of the Cuan Álainn women’s and children’s shelter in Tallaght is in peril unless the government provides immediate funding for this vital community resource. Responding to the imminent closure of Cuan Álainn, Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe TD said:  “This shelter is […]

Crowe raises key Foreign Affairs issues with Minister Flanagan

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, today in the Foreign Affairs Committee. Crowe raised key Foreign Affairs issues with Minister Flanagan including the lifting of the blockade of Gaza, recognising the Palestinian State, the Kurdish fight against ISIS, the human rights […]

Vote in Catalonia shows desire for binding referendum- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has congratulated the organisers of an independence vote in Catalonia which had a turnout of over 2 million. Crowe said the huge turnout showed the growing demand and will of the Catalan people to vote on the future status of Catalonia, and the Spanish state needs to respect their […]

Ask.fm Move Highlights Cyber-Bullying Dilemma

by Seán Crowe TD

Ask.fm Move Highlights Cyber-Bullying Dilemma Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has said that the decision by Ask.fm to locate its business from Latvia to Ireland raises new challenges and difficulties regarding cyber-bullying. The site has traditionally allowed users to post anonymously, has been at the centre of a storm of criticism over facilitating cyber […]