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Contribution of Longford’s 40 young carers not recognised

Young carers attended a two day meeting of young carers at the Lilliput Adventure Centre, Mullingar at which Independent MEP Marian Harkin said that, between young and adult, Ireland’s carers represented 6.6 million hours of unpaid work each year - ...

14 Nov 2017 at 10:00

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Ireland must remain firm on backstop following Westminster vote

The overwhelming vote to reject the proposed Brexit deal between the EU and the UK should not mean any dilution to the backstop which was essential to protecting Ireland’s future interests. ALSO READ: Longford Weather Alert: Possible return of the ...

15 Jan 2019 at 23:55

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VIDEO| Harkin gives tips and tricks to candidate hopefuls at SHE project launch

Outgoing MEP Marian Harkin was in attendance at the recent SHE (See Her Elected) project launch by Longford Women's Link (LWL) and 50/50 Northwest in the Longford County Library. Harkin was present as a keynote speaker and first praised the work ...

04 May 2019 at 21:16

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Harkin to stand down at next European Parliament Election

Responding to media enquiries she said:- “While I still have a real passion for politics and a firm belief that, with its plusses and minuses, the EU is a vital force for good in the world and a place where Ireland, as a small nation, can stand ...

01 Apr 2019 at 10:48

Local News

Marian Harkin bows out of European elections

Independent MEP Marian Harkin has confirmed that she will not contest the upcoming European Parliament elections. MEP Harkin said it was her privilege to serve the people of the Midlands and North & West constituency for three terms. “I have ...

04 Apr 2019 at 10:00

Local News

Ireland will come under significant pressure on tax says MEP Marian Harkin

Earlier Ms Harkin had a meeting with Commissioner Muscovici to discuss his proposals. She said:-“ I asked Commissioner Muscovici if any analysis had been done to see what countries will lose corporation tax revenue and what countries will ...

27 Oct 2016 at 23:24

Local News

MEP Marian Harkin critical of Iarnród Éireann’s unsafe and overcrowded train service running through Longford

And she subsequently took her criticism of Iarnród Éireann a step further by describing the train carriages as ‘not safe’. The Ireland Midlands-North-West representative in the European Parliament, via her Twitter account @MarianHarkin, ...

22 Oct 2016 at 11:35

Local News

Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association ANC campaign gains traction

MEPs Marian Harkin (IND),Matt Carthy (Sinn Féin) and Luke 'Ming' Flanagan (IND) were present along with Deputy Eamon Scanlon (FF). Mr O'Donnell welcomed commitments made on the night by the politicians particularly those given by the ...

08 Apr 2017 at 21:42

Local News

ECJ ruling means big changes in cross-border VRT regime

Following the publication of the judgement in Brussels, Marian Harkin Independent MEP, said, “This judgement has important implications for all the vehicles registered in Northern Ireland that are being used in the Republic on a ...

04 Mar 2017 at 18:46

Business

MEP proposes arbitrator for Tesco dispute after meeting with workers on Longford picket line

This was the view of Marian Harkin MEP following a meeting on the picket line with Tesco workers in Longford. She emphasised that the current Tesco dispute was not just about 250 workers with pre 1996 contracts but the ...

24 Feb 2017 at 21:14

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MEP Marian Harkin accuses Government of undermining LEADER

This charge was levelled by Independent MEP Marian Harkin when she said that a meeting involving LEADER groups with the Minister had to be called, in an attempt to resolve lack of progress in the current LEADER ...

16 May 2017 at 21:54

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MEP Marian Harkin highlights value of work carried out by Longford carers

This point was made by Independent MEP Marian Harkin when she opened a Family Carers Health and Wellness Fair in Mullingar. The event was organised by Longford Westmeath Carers Association. She said that ...

04 Feb 2017 at 23:45

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