Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has said that, regardless of the restrictions that may be imposed this evening by the Government, evictions should once again be banned as the existing public health guidelines and difficulties presented by COVID, both socially and economically, make it almost impossible to relocate at the current […]

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has said that, while Sinn Féin welcomes the publication of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation Report, the party would not be supporting Government legislation to seal the records for thirty years, saying that it is important that any new legislation enables survivors to […]

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has described Budget 2021 as a missed opportunity, saying that there was no relief for people who saw their PUP payment cut, no relief for renters, no right to a pension at 65, nothing delivered for families paying the highest childcare costs in Europe, and little […]

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has said that the injunction granted against the Debenhams workers’ pickets today only strengthened the argument that the Duffy Cahill report’s recommendations be enacted and the Debenhams workers paid their proper redundancy. Teachta Crowe said that the decision today highlights the scale of the fight that […]

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has welcomed the new guidance given to SEAI Warmer Homes and Warmth & Wellbeing contractors that they will allow them to get back to people’s homes and finish works that may have been outstanding for over six months. Teachta Crowe said: “For the past number of […]

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has said that the Budget 2021 next Tuesday is an opportunity for the Government to change direction and show that, to build a stronger, fairer, and better economy, they must protect workers and families and provide what they need, rather than continue to serve vested interests […]

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has described the Government’s refusal to even discuss matters such as sick pay, maternity pay or all year round employment with school secretaries and their union Fórsa as “a complete failure to understand or care about the needs of workers”. Teachta Crowe said: “School secretaries are […]

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has branded the cessation of home improvement works under the SEAI’s Warmth and Wellbeing Scheme as “shortsighted and potentially harmful coming into the Winter months”, citing the whole reason behind the scheme is to improve the living conditions of those with chronic respiratory condition, such as […]

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has accused the Government of failing to prepare for any stress on the critical care network of the Health Service, let alone COVID. His comments come after Professor Paul Ridgway of Tallaght University Hospital confirmed on RTÉ’s News at One programme that 13 of the 14 […]

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has called on the government to reverse cuts to the Pandemic Unemployment Payments, saying that, as lockdowns continue and see businesses closed, workers and businesses deserve clarity and support as they face these hugely challenging circumstances Teachta Crowe said: “With Dublin facing the strong possibility of […]