Posts by Seán Crowe TD

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Leaving and Junior Cert exam fees ‘last thing parents need is another bill’

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has called on the Government to reverse its decision to reinstate exam fees for Junior and Leaving Certificate students as households struggle with the cost-of-living pressure. Teachta Crowe’s call comes as parents have started receiving letters requesting payment of the fees during a week that has […]

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs must back cut in fuel costs

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has said that all Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs must support Sinn Féin’s legislation to cut the price of petrol, diesel, and home heating oil. Teachta Crowe said families and workers are being pushed to the brink by spiralling fuel costs, while Fianna Fáil and […]

Ireland must work towards a UN-backed ceasefire in the Middle East

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has said that it is imperative that Ireland is not used to lend legitimacy to the current war of aggression that has brought destruction across the Middle East while An Taoiseach travels to Washington next week. Teachta Crowe said that the human rights record of Iran […]

We must stop vulture funds from preying on family homes

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has accused the government parties of prioritising the interests of developers, landlords and investment funds at the expense of struggling workers and families. Calling for a ban on investment funds buying family homes in the Dáil last night, Teachta Crowe said: “When big funds enter residential […]

Cuts to Special Needs Assistants ‘downright cruel’

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has said that it is downright cruel that the government has sent letters to school informing them that essential supports for pupils with additional needs are to be reduced or withdrawn, adding that it is one of the cruellest cuts you can make when the country […]

Hundreds of children waiting years for braces in local health area

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has said that it is appalling that 963 children are waiting for braces and other orthodontic treatment in the CHO7 area for over a year and that more than half of them are classified as Category 5, the highest degree of need. Teachta Crowe said: “Successive […]