News - Marian Harkin
Local TD officially appointed as Minister for Further and Higher Education
It comes following President Michael D Higgins' approval of legislation which will enable the new Minister of State to take up office from next Tuesday.
Feb 22, 2025 08:34
All four local Ministers heading abroad for St Patrick's Day
There will be a particular emphasis on America this year with both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste going Stateside.
Feb 12, 2025 18:00
Local Independent TDs urged to make Mercosur a 'red line issue' in government talks
Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly is warning newly elected Independent TDs that the deal will damage their constituents should it be implemented.
Jan 7, 2025 14:19
Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin to meet Taoiseach today as efforts to form a government continue
She's one of a number of Independents Simon Harris is meeting, after he held talks with the likes of Gillian Toole and Sean Canney yesterday.
Dec 10, 2024 07:35
Marian Harkin's cousin will 'potentially' run for the Dáil in the future
Dec 3, 2024 07:38
Comeback kids Harkin and Scanlon net Dáil seats in Sligo-Leitrim
It seemed Marian Harkin had a mountain to climb to take the fourth and final seat after the first count.
Dec 2, 2024 03:36
PODCAST: Second general election debate with Sligo-Leitrim candidates
There are 16 declared candidates so far – four in Leitrim and 12 in Sligo.
Nov 14, 2024 17:24
Consultation with local people vital argues local TD
It comes after protests had been held in Dromahair over the weekend due to the proposed housing of asylum seekers in the town.
Dec 2, 2023 14:32
Local TD calls for slurry spreading extension
Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice believes that immediate action is required for the well-being of Irish farmers.
Sep 21, 2023 16:49
Public meeting on proposed EU Nature Laws to be held this Sunday
The meeting will focus on the specific aspect of land re-wetting and all MEP's are being invited to attend.
Jul 4, 2023 17:12
Leitrim TD wants to make injury units 24/7
Deputy Harkin believes the move would have a positive impact on hospitals.
May 17, 2023 13:44
Food inflation and smaller product sizes impacting consumer - Harkin
Harkin says food price inflation hits every family but it has a disproportionately negative impact on families on social welfare and families on low incomes.
May 10, 2023 12:59
Local Indepedent TDs split over no confidence motion
Local independent TDs were split over today's motion of no confidence in the Government.
Mar 29, 2023 13:18
Local TD says she's likely to vote no confidence in Government next week
The local TD voted with Sinn Fein to see the eviction ban
Mar 24, 2023 13:16Shannonside Newsletter
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