Howlin and Reilly spat over health insurance not progressing issue – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe TD has said that Minister Howlin and Minister Reilly’s spat over Universal Health Insurance is not progressing the issue and has called for the immediate publication of the White Paper on Universal Health Insurance. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “A war of words between Minister’s Reilly and Howlin has broken […]

Ireland scores fifth in cost of living survey – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Following the release of a new CSO report last month titled ‘Measuring Ireland’s Progress 2012’ Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has said that more needs to done by the government to address the rising cost of living including energy, rents, price cartels and transport charges. “This report, published by the CSO ranked Ireland as […]

Crowe urges consumers to be mindful of banking charges

by Seán Crowe TD

Speaking following the release of new research into the cost of consumer banking, Deputy Seán Crowe encouraged all consumers to make themselves aware of day-to-day fees related to their current account. A survey, carried out by the National Consumer Agency was released this week and found that 14% of current account users were unaware about […]

Mortgage figures frightening says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has described new mortgage figures from the Department of Finance as ‘frightening’. The latest figures show that 82% of struggling homeowners who are in arrears of over 90 days are still not in any viable agreement with their lending institution. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “These latest Department of Finance […]

Crowe supports the Venezuelan Government’s call for dialogue

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe, has said that the violent protests in Venezuela, which have led to three deaths, have little domestic support. He stated that the vast majority of Venezuelans are committed to the democratic process and the organisers should heed President Maduro’s call for dialogue. Deputy Crowe said: “Since the victory of President […]

Crowe wishes St. Mary’s well in Leinster Schools Cup

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Séan Crowe has wished St. Mary’s College all the best ahead of this Thursdays Leinster Senior Cup quarter final tie against Newbridge College in Tallaght Stadium.  Crowe said: “It’s always wonderful to see this great facility being opened up to our young people and I’m sure spectators in […]

Reports of spying on Garda Ombudsman are of immense concern – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Following reports that the Garda Ombudsman had their phones bugged and emails hacked, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has called for an immediate and thorough investigation. Speaking from Brussels, Deputy Crowe said: “Reports that the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission’s (GSOC) phones were bugged, wifi compromised and emails hacked is of immense […]

Deputy Sean Crowe welcomes international speakers to Ard Fheis 2014

by Seán Crowe TD

Delegates, as the party’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, can I begin by extending a ceád mile fáilte on your behalf to all our international guests and comrades. You are all very welcome to our 2014 Ard Fhéis In this section we will hear from 2 very distinguished international guests and comrades, who I will introduce […]