Government must do more to reduce costs of going to college – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has said the government must do more than lip service to reduce the costs of going to college. Responding to the Irish League of Credit Unions latest research, showing the rising costs of a student going to college is almost €1000 per month and that 84% of […]

Israel’s decision to approve new settlements shows contempt for peace- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

The decision by Israeli authorities to approve the building of new and illegal settlement colonies in the West Bank shows a complete disregard and contempt for peace, Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, said today. On Sunday Israeli authorities in Jerusalem approved the building of 1,200 new illegal settlement units in the occupied […]

ERSI Findings Highlight ‘Special Needs’ Failings- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, said that new research findings by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), on children with Special Needs, raises serious questions about the current policy of integrating children with special needs into a mainstream school setting, and it highlights current failures. The ERSI bulletin claims that 7% […]

We need new and enhanced responses to combat suicide plague: Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, said that the recent death of a schoolgirl in England, who took her own life after suffering online abuse, is another tragic reminder of the dangers of cyber-bullying. He said it shines a bright and uncomfortable light on the need for new and enhanced responses in helping […]

Austerity is greatest threat to jobs: Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Reacting to the news today that British retail chain, Marks & Spencer is to close four of its stores in Ireland, Sinn Féin Dublin South West TD, Sean Crowe, said that austerity is undermining the domestic economy and making the crisis in the retail sector worse. Deputy Crowe, who represents Tallaght where one of the […]

Back to school costs, the rip off continues- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has stated that the huge back to school costs faced by families at this time are a disgrace and that the back to school rip off is continuing. Crowe was responding to Barnardos recently published 8th annual report on back to school costs that involved a survey […]

Crowe condemns recent violence in Egypt

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has condemned the recent upsurge in violence in Egypt and appealed for all sides to refrain from violence ahead of what is expected to be another turbulent weekend. Crowe also stated his concern at the closing of the Rafah Crossing, which connections Egypt […]

Crowe welcomes Israeli and Palestinian talks

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has welcomed the re-opening of peace talks between the Israeli and Palestinian authorities. Crowe said that a solution to the conflict will only be found through open, frank, and inclusive talks. Deputy Crowe said: “I welcome that the Israeli and Palestinian authorities agreed […]

Closure of Bohernabreena reservoir unacceptable – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Responding to the temporary closure of Bohernabreena Resevoir Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, described the move as an over the top response to the recent anti-social behaviour taking place there. The reservoir has been closed until further notice. Deputy Crowe said the move is unacceptable and the only people who will suffer […]