Unacceptable delay for Magdalene survivors – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

One year after Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s apology to the Magdalene survivors, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has called on the government to introduce the long awaited Restorative Justice Bill. “A year ago Taoiseach Enda Kenny made an emotional address to survivors from the Magdalene laundries in Ireland. “The apology was a […]

Crowe raises Ukrainian crisis situation with Ukrainian Ambassador

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has raised the crisis situation in Ukraine with the Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland in an Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee meeting today. Deputy Crowe said: “The crisis situation in Ukraine is extremely worrying and has escalated in recent days. “The EU and Russia have been playing a […]

Crowe condemns British Government for René González visa refusal

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has condemned the British Government for refusing René González, one of the Cuban Five, a visa to visit Britain. René who was released from prison and returned to Cuba last year was due to be one of the principal witnesses for the International Commission of Inquiry […]

Post Office closure devastating for communities claims local TD

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has said that the  closures of hundreds of post offices would be devastating for the communities that they serve. Crowe was commenting following the publication of a report from the Irish Postmasters Union which states that the postal network will have declined by 48% by 2017. […]

Crowe condemns Ugandan government over anti-gay law

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, has condemned the Ugandan Government over its anti-gay bill, which was signed off on by the President and entered into law today. The law bans the promotion of homosexuality, introduces harsh penalties for those who participate in gay sexual practices, and even makes it illegal for citizens […]

Crowe expresses concern about increased heroin production

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has raised his concerns over the increase of in poppy cultivation in Afghanistan and said that it will inevitably lead to an increased amount of heroin reaching Ireland. Crowe raised the issue during Parliamentary Questions to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in the Dáil […]

TD describes Rehab salary as “over the top”

by Seán Crowe TD

Following the announcement made by disability charity Rehab last night that Chief Executive Angela Kerins is paid an annual salary of €240,000, Seán Crowe TD has said that the announcement raises serious questions about the credibility of the Rehab board and that their actions will undoubtedly damage the reputation of the charity sector in Ireland. […]