Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has said that this Government and its predecessor have subcontracted out the notion of social housing as a public good to developers who try to wriggle out of their obligations at every opportunity. Teachta Crowe was speaking on a Sinn Féin Bill to remove the 2026 […]

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has said that the figures for domestic violence in the area have remained high since they peaked during the lockdowns of 2020 and the only course of action is to provide more supports and secure accommodation so that victims of abuse can break the connection to […]

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Sean Crowe has said that lone parent families are most likely to be trapped in poor quality rental accommodation and unable to escape because the housing market is so unaffordable. The latest report from the ESRI ‘Monitoring Adequate Housing in Ireland’ shows that lone parent families are disproportionally […]

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has reiterated his support for school secretaries in their pursuit for equal treatment with their school colleagues. Teachta Crowe said that it was disappointing that it took the threat of strike action for the government to take these workers seriously having refused to deal with the […]

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has welcomed that the Government are finally enacting Consumer Insurance Contracts Act, a law that was written by Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty that will enhance the rights of consumers and businesses when they are taking out insurance policies. Teachta Doherty introduced the Bill four […]

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has warned the government that time is running out to halt planned cuts to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment which are due to take place on 7th September. Teachta Crowe said that the cut would only create unnecessary financial hardship for workers if the Government intend to […]

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has expressed his concern at schools needing to rely on voluntary contributions from families to fund the basic necessities, and the considerable financial hardship and financial strain this can cause on many families. Sinn Féin has asked families to get in touch and share their personal […]

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has described the government plans to cut the Pandemic Unemployed Payment as wrong, ill-timed, and incoherent and has called for an immediate halt to the plan to cut supports in September. The cuts are due to begin on 7th September, despite some sectors still being closed […]

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has called on the Minister for Transport to get involved and help resolve the dispute at Dublin Bus regarding the deal on changing work practices and terms and conditions at the public transport company. Teachta Crowe said: “Dublin Bus drivers have overwhelmingly rejected proposals put to […]

Sinn Féin has launched proposals that would see free hot meals for all children in DEIS primary schools, and free school books for all children rolled out over a five-year government term. Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe said: “Ireland’s education system is being heavily subsidised by families. Every summer, I speak […]