The meeting will focus on the specific aspect of land re-wetting and all MEP's are being invited to attend.

Deputy Harkin believes the move would have a positive impact on hospitals.

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.

Local independent TDs were split over today's motion of no confidence in the Government.

The local TD voted with Sinn Fein to see the eviction ban

Deputy Harkin says the chronic overcrowding seems to have brought things to a head, but the root of the problem lies further back in time.

Denis Naughten and Marian Harkin both urged action on the Patient Safety Bill.

The strategy was published in recent days.