Minister’s decision to review funding cut to DEIS schools highlights unfairness of budget

by Seán Crowe TD

Minister’s decision to review funding cut to DEIS schools highlights unfairness of budget Sinn Féin’s Education Spokesperson Seán Crowe believes the Government’s last minute decision to review cuts to disadvantaged school shows how unjustified December’s Budget cuts were. Deputy Crowe made his comments after speaking on a Sinn Féin Private Members’ Motion that called on the Education […]

Dáil to debate Sinn Féin motion on DEIS schools cuts

by Seán Crowe TD

Dáil to debate Sinn Féin motion on DEIS schools cuts The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Education Seán Crowe has said that the government must reverse the cuts in DEIS Band One and Two schools that will arise from increases to the pupil-teacher ratio in December’s budget. Deputy Crowe was speaking as he announced the text […]

Tallaght bed closures a ‘devastating blow’ – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Tallaght bed closures a ‘devastating blow’ – Crowe Tallaght based TD Seán Crowe described the closure of 62 beds in the Adelaide and Meath Hospital incorporating the National Children’s Hospital in Tallaght as a devastating blow and said that unfortunately it looks like the tip of the iceberg in relation to bed closures. Deputy Crowe […]

Government cock-up leaves thousands of pensioners sick with worry – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Government cock-up leaves thousands of pensioners sick with worry – Crowe Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has said the government’s handling of 115,000 pensioners facing tax liabilities has left thousands sick with worry and fright. Deputy Crowe said it will come across as unbelievable to most people that two government departments, revenue and social […]

Crowe addresses Rally to Save St Brigid’s Nursing Home

by Seán Crowe TD

Crowe addresses Rally to Save St Brigid’s Nursing Home Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD Seán Crowe spoke today at a rally in Blessington Co Wicklow called to prevent the imminent closure of St Brigid’s nursing home in Crooksling. Deputy Crowe said: This Government is ruling by fooling.They tell us that austerity is working, that cuts to teachers in education […]

Thousands being wasted on unused building at Tallaght Hospital

by Seán Crowe TD

Thousands being wasted on unused building at Tallaght Hospital Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD Seán Crowe has described as “scandalous” the tens of thousands of euro that are being spent annually by Tallaght Hospital on an unused building that was originally commissioned to provide a breast cancer service. Deputy Crowe said: “According to sources […]

Government must reverse teacher cuts to DEIS schools – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Government must reverse teacher cuts to DEIS schools – Crowe   Sinn Féin’s Education Spokesperson Seán Crowe, TD, has called on the government to reverse the cuts that will result in the loss of hundreds of teaching posts to DEIS band schools in disadvantaged areas. Speaking after appearing on the This Week programme on RTÉ […]

Government looking to sweeten austerity deal – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Government looking to sweeten austerity deal – Crowe   Sinn Féin TD Seán Crowe has accused the government of seeking a bribe from the EU in order to pass a referendum that will inflict a decade of austerity on the Irish people. Deputy Crowe was speaking today in response to comment from Fine Gael TD […]

Budget mollycoddles and rewards the wealthy: Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

  Budget mollycoddles and rewards the wealthy: Crowe   Speaking about this week’s budget, Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe said: “This is a budget of broken promises that has taken €3.8 billion out of the economy. The majority of cuts have targeted the vulnerable with most of the money saved being used to service […]