Barosso remarks highlight arrogance of European Elites

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe TD who is a member of the Dáil European Affairs Committee has said that the recent comments of European Commission President Manuel Barroso regarding bank recapitalisation highlight the arrogance of European elites and ineffectiveness of the government’s negotiators to stand up for Irish citizens at a European level. Crowe […]

Crowe welcomes clarity on M50 tolls

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has welcomed clarification by Minister Varadkar that there are no immediate plans to introduce multiple tolls on the M50. The response followed leaks and media reports that suggested he would be implementing NRA proposals to bring in new tolls in 2014. Deputy Crowe said: “There will be a sigh of relief from […]

Crowe Slams Government Over Water Services Bill

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has slammed the Government over its introduction of the Water Services Bill and how it stifled debate of the bill in the Dáil. The Water Services Bill will introduces water charges, asset strips local authorities without a vote being cast by councillors, and further advances the process […]

Bumbling Reilly Does It Again- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has accused the Health Minister, James Reilly, of not being ‘up to the job’ after he announced the new HSE service plan, which is a blueprint for greatly reduced health services and a spending reduction of €619 million for the year ahead. Crowe said the cuts are […]

Crowe calls on Government to oppose further EU militarisation

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, speaking in the Dáil today, called on the Government to oppose the further militarisation of the EU at the upcoming European Council meeting. Deputy Crowe said: “This European Council meeting will focus on reports aimed at laying out how the EU, can by increased militarisation, extend […]

Bord Gáis sale bad news for consumers

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe has said that the Government decision to sell Bord Gáis Energy for €1.1 billion is yet another bad news story for consumers and Irish taxpayers who invested a massive amount of public money in the company. Crowe said that the sale would also undermine the future potential for the company to become a […]

Students Stuck On Grants Merry Go Round – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Students Stuck On Grants Merry Go Round – Crowe Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has slated the fact that thousands of students have still not received grants from SUSI, despite their entitlement. He said it will be a bleak Christmas for students currently stuck on the grants merry-go-round Deputy Seán Crowe said; […]

Crowe welcomes independence referendum in Catalonia

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has welcomed the historic agreement among Catalan parties on the wording of an independence referendum. They propose to hold it on November 9th, 2014. Crowe said that it was vitally important that the Spanish government respect the collective view of Catalonian parties and not interfere with […]

Good Friday Agreement Committee discusses supports for victims of conflict

by Seán Crowe TD

Good Friday Agreement Committee discusses supports for victims of conflict   The Good Friday Agreement Implementation Committee today discussed supports for victims of conflict. This included hearing from members of families of the disappeared and families bereaved through the actions of the Glennanne Group. Speaking after the meeting, Sinn Féin’s Deputy Seán Crowe said; “Today […]

Extra vigilance needed with phones over Christmas – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has called for extra vigilance from mobile phone users in advance of the festive season and said there was an increased likelihood of mobile phone theft during the Christmas period. Deputy Crowe said: “Over 1,000 mobile phones, the vast majority being smart phones, are reportedly stolen every […]