Crowe supports workers’ rights legislation Speaking in support of a Sinn Féin Members’ Motion that seeks to protect and enhance worker’s rights, Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe said: “One of the consequences arising from the recession has been the disgraceful treatment of workers by their employers when made redundant. “To name but a few, […]

Water metering – more twists and turns – Deputy Seán Crowe Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD Seán Crowe has called on Government Ministers to explain why people wishing to avail of training that would allow them to install water metres are being charged €1000 by private contractors when in the past this type of […]

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Crowe challenges display of “Jail Threat” posters in Tallaght in Social Welfare office Sinn Féin’s Education Spokesperson Seán Crowe has questioned Government Ministers over the display of offensive posters in Dublin social welfare offices. Deputy Crowe raised the matter during a Dáil committee meeting that was dealing with youth unemployment and said he was responding […]

St Mary’s NS, Tallaght should be included in DEIS scheme – Deputy Seán Crowe Sinn Féin’s Education Spokesperson Seán Crowe has said the refusal of Minister Ruairí Quinn to consider including schools that meet the criteria for inclusion into the DEIS scheme will have profound and far reaching consequences for teachers and pupils alike. Deputy […]

Plans to install water meters another political fiasco – Crowe Dublin South West Sinn Fein representative Seán Crowe TD, has said that the government’s plans to install water meters has become “another political fiasco.” Responding to today’s reports that only about one third of households are unable to be installed with water meters, Deputy Crowe […]

Language contradictions raised in Dáil Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson Seán Crowe  raised his concerns in relation to the Irish Language and its roll out with Minister Ruairí Quinn during the most recent  Dáil Question Time and said that changes in pupil teacher ratios and staffing schedules will greatly impact on Gaeltacht schools and undermine the 20 year Irish […]

Credit Union survey highlights financial hardship of Irish citizens Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD Seán Crowe has said figures published today by the Irish League of Credit Unions showing the disposable income of Irish citizens are a clear illustration of the growing financial hardship facing thousands of hard pressed families. Deputy Crowe said: “The […]

Credit Union survey highlights financial hardship of Irish citizens Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD Seán Crowe has said figures published today by the Irish League of Credit Unions showing the disposable income of Irish citizens are a clear illustration of the growing financial hardship facing thousands of hard pressed families. Deputy Crowe said: “The […]

Protect teaching posts in rural schools – Deputy Seán Crowe Sinn Féin’s education spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD has challenged the government to ring-fence teaching posts to ensure rural schools in areas of disadvantage are protected from staffing cuts. Deputy Crowe said he will raise the issue, with education minister Ruairí Quinn, in the Dáil on Thursday […]