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 […]

Crumlin hospital mix up doesn’t engender confidence says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Commenting on the announcement of an infection concern regarding colonoscopy equipment in Crumlin Children’s Hospital, local Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, said that the latest news from Crumlin Children’s Hospital is unacceptable and doesn’t engender confidence in the system at use there. The hospital originally said that 18 patients had possibly been […]

HIQA report on foster and residential child care is extremely worrying- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has urged Minister for Children, Frances Fitzgerald, to act on the findings of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) report on foster care and children’s residential services, some of which he said was extremely worrying. Crowe said that over many years, successive reports have shown how […]

Bethany Home redress failure is a bitter blow says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Speaking after the government’s decision to again exclude the Bethany Homes survivors from redress, Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, said that the decision was based on a monetary one and had absolutely nothing to do with justice or about what was the right thing for the State to do. Deputy Seán Crowe […]

Speech at Mandela’s birthday celebration

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, attended an event organised by ANC Ireland to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday last weekend. Crowe was invited to give a speech at the event on behalf of Sinn Féin and to discuss the internationalisation of the anti-Apartheid struggle. You can find the […]