Crowe welcomes the opening of Lyme disease centre

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has welcomed the news that a new centre is to open this month for the treatment of Lyme disease in the Mater Hospital. The Sinn Féin TD said that he hoped the new centre will bring enhanced skills and awareness, including speedier diagnosis. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Lyme disease […]

Attack on the Clare War Memorial appalling – Sean

by Seán Crowe TD

Attack on the Clare War Memorial appalling – Sean Crowe TD 25 October 2018   The Chairperson of the Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee, Sinn Féin TD Seán Crowe, has said he is appalled by the vandalism of the World War 1 memorial in County Clare today. Speaking this afternoon Teachta Crowe said; “I am […]

Crowe calls for investigation into social welfare payment delays

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has called on Social Protection Minister, Regina Doherty, to ensure that her Department carry’s out a thorough investigation into social welfare payment delays. The Sinn Féin TD described the payments as vital to families and individuals and said that even the slightest delay would impact heavily on recipients. Teachta […]

Health chaos set to continue as funding crisis deepens – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has described the news that the Department of Health is facing a funding crisis of at least €600 million as deeply disturbing. The Sinn Féin TD said it will inevitably impact on current and promised services. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Years of budget cuts, dubious forward planning, poor work […]

Government is refusing to report on its obesity action plan – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has called on the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, to publish an annual report on the progress of implementing the ‘A Healthy Weight for Ireland: Obesity Policy and Action Plan 2016 – 2025’. The Sinn Féin TD said the action plan is now two years old and despite the […]