Irish Government’s Position On Apple Ruling Is Untenable- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has described the idea that the Irish Government would appeal an EU finding, which requires Apple to repay Ireland €13 billion that it received in illegal State, as unbelievable. He said that the idea that any Irish Government would dismiss or appeal a decision that would bring […]

Turkey’s media crackdown escalating, says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has expressed concern at the Turkish Government’s escalating crackdown on news and media organisations in recent weeks. He said that democrats and those who believe in the concept of a free and independent media need to speak out at what is happening in Turkey. Deputy Crowe said: […]

Crowe Urges Applicants to Return Housing Assessment Form

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has urged Local Authority housing applicants in the South Dublin County Council area to respond to the Housing Needs Assessment form or face losing their place on the housing list. Crowe believes that this particular year there is a new dimension and added difficulty for some of […]

Crowe Expresses Concern Following Turkey’s Military Intervention into Syria

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, has expressed concern at Turkey’s recent military actions into Syria. Turkish warplanes, tanks and Special Forces crossed the border into Syria in the last couple of days to launch attacks, supposedly on an ISIS held Syrian border town. Crowe believes this escalation is a precursor to attacking Kurdish militants in the […]

Crowe welcomes historic Colombia peace deal

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, has warmly welcomed the announcement that the Colombia Government and the FARC have agreed a final peace agreement, calling it historic and a genuine opportunity for a lasting peace. Deputy Seán Crowe said:  “I want to warmly welcome this historic announcement that a final peace agreement has […]

Dublin’s Rent Increases Not Matching Wages- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has said that the recent Daft.ie figures on rent increases highlight the ongoing difficulties that many families are facing. Wages are just not keeping up with the rise in property and rent prices, particularly in the Dublin area, he claims. Crowe believes that the latest Daft.ie figures reinforce […]

Crowe expresses concern at rat infestation response times

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has expressed concern at the Health Service Executive (HSE) delays in responding to rat infestation outbreaks, with some complainants being advised that there can be up to a four week delay in dealing with outbreaks. Crowe said that claims that the pest control section is experiencing significant staff […]

Attacks on Gaza must stop- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, has described unfolding events in Gaza as appalling, after the small besieged region was bombed 50 times in the last 24 hours. He has also called for the release of the Palestinian hunger striker, Bilal Kayed. Deputy Crowe said: “I am absolutely appalled at what is happening […]

Crowe Expresses Horror at Maughan Grave Desecration

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has extended his sympathy to the Maughan family following the desecration of their son Bobby’s grave in Bohernabreena Cemetery. The Maughan family believe that the grave was targeted to silence them and in retaliation for them speaking out about another son William, who is missing along with […]

Crowe reiterates call for Ibrahim Halawa’s release

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has reiterated his call for Ibrahim Halawa’s release from prison, on the 3rd Anniversary of his arrest and imprisonment. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Today actually marks the 3rd Anniversary of Ibrahim Halawa’s arrest and incarceration in Egypt. “Just 17 years of age when he was arrested, he is […]