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 […]

Trolley crisis No Relief Soon

by Seán Crowe TD

Trolley Crisis No Relief Soon Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has described the news that a 92 year old was left on a chair in the Emergency Department of the Mater Hospital for over 24 hours as another scandal that demeans us all. Crowe said that without any new plans or new approaches that […]

Sweetheart Deal with Banks Results in €117m Loss to Exchequer

by Seán Crowe TD

Sweetheart Deal with Banks Results in €117m Loss to Exchequer 6th September, 2018 Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has said a sweetheart deal with the Banks has resulted in 117 million euro losses to the Exchequer and has called on the government to end the corporation tax holiday for the bailed out banks. “Crowe […]

Hospital Trolley Crisis Set to Increase says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Hospital Trolley Crisis Set to Increase says Crowe   Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has said that all indicators suggest that the trolley crisis in our hospital is set to increase. Crowe was speaking after it emerged that the trolley count was this week up by 20% on last year and said that the […]

Scrambler & Quad Bikes Making Life Hell for Residents

by Seán Crowe TD

Scrambler & Quad Bikes Making Life Hell for Residents Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has called on Garda Authorities to get tough with the scrambler and quad drivers who are making life hell for residents living in parts of his constituency. Crowe said that constant noise from the vehicles is interfering with residents sleep, their […]

Smear Test Backlog Delay Appalling

by Seán Crowe TD

Smear Test Backlog Delay Appalling Says Crowe   Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has criticised the Minister for Health Simon Harris for not ensuring additional resources were forthcoming in conjunction with provision of repeat smears. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “When the Cervical Check scandal broke some months ago, one of the main promises made by […]