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Reports of spying on Garda Ombudsman are of immense concern – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Following reports that the Garda Ombudsman had their phones bugged and emails hacked, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has called for an immediate and thorough investigation. Speaking from Brussels, Deputy Crowe said: “Reports that the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission’s (GSOC) phones were bugged, wifi compromised and emails hacked is of immense […]

Religious Orders need to step up to plate on institutional abuse- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has called on the religious orders to step up to the plate and pay their fair share to the Magdalene Redress scheme. His comments follow those of his party leader, Gerry Adams, who also raised the issue of the Magdalene laundries issue with Taoiseach Enda Kenny. Crowe said it is this issue of possible liability that is clearly motivating […]

Reports highlight the impact of austerity on under 45s- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has called for an urgent Government response to the impact of austerity on younger people and children. Crowe made the call after the publication of two new reports, by the Economic Social Research Institute (ESRI) and the National Economic and Social Council (NESC), which detailed the social […]

Crowe calls for action after garment workers death in Bangladesh

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, raised the issue of fire and building safety guidelines in garment factories in Bangladesh in the Dáil this week. He also called for action from the Government and Irish brands that source their products from Bangladesh. Crowe raised the issue in light of […]

Crowe welcomes the publication of new Irish Aid Policy Paper

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, welcomed the launch of the Government’s new Policy Paper on Irish Aid today, which details the plans and priorities for Irish Aid until 2016.The new policy document is entitled One World, One Future: Ireland’s Policy for International Development. The review began in 2012 […]