Government ‘not serious about fixing the Insurance rip off’

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has criticised the Government for voting to suspend Sinn Féin’s proposed Insurance Bill for nine months, saying that thousands of customers are going to lose out through this cynical delaying tactic. The Insurance Bill would reduce insurance prices by banning the practice of ‘dual pricing’, used […]

More drug and alcohol-free homeless accommodation needed

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has called on the Minister of State for Public Health, Well Being and National Drugs Strategy Frank Feighan to be more proactive in providing drug-free accommodation for those accessing homelessness support accommodation to help them stay clear of chronic substance use and to assist them from […]

Sinn Féin Bill to end the insurance rip-off to be debated in the Dáil

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has called on all TDs to support Sinn Féin’s Bill to end the insurance rip-off, which will be debated in the Dáil this Wednesday, 17th February. The Bill will reduce insurance prices by banning the practice of ‘dual pricing’, used by insurance companies to identify loyal […]

Driving Test List in Tallaght grows to over 10,000

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has accused the Government of allowing the waiting list for a driving test to spiral completely out of control and having absolutely no idea of how to fix the problem. Speaking after Statements and Questions on Transport during the COVID pandemic in the Dáil this afternoon, […]

Extend fuel allowance to those on PUP

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has called on the Government to support a Sinn Féin motion that would extend the fuel allowance to those on PUP support payments, saying that, with the restrictions set to continue for weeks to come, one shouldn’t be forced to choose between having a warm home […]

Special education reopening welcome, but a lot more clarity needed

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Sean Crowe has welcomed the progress towards reopening schools and classes for special education, but warned the Government against again overpromising and under-delivering for the students involved. Teachta Crowe said: “Sinn Féin has always been clear in saying that special education is priority number one and we have […]

Government must act on Promised Parental Leave

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has backed calls on the Government to prioritise introducing the three weeks’ Parent’s Leave and Benefit which was promised in the Budget almost four months ago, saying that families cannot be forced to wait any longer and that the Government must act now. Teachta Crowe said: […]