Mixed reaction to latest Brexit developments
The Taoiseach says the legally binding assurances secured by the UK do not undermine the Northern Ireland backstop. British MPs will vote on the withdrawal agreement later after the Prime Minister travelled to Strasbourg yesterday in a last ditch attempt to get Parliament to support her deal. The…
Irish Government urged to ensure that there is no dilution of backstop.
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. That’s according to Independent MEP Marian Harkin. The north west based MEP has called on the Irish Government to…
Harkin to decide over Christmas if she will run again.
Midlands/North West MEP Marian Harkin says she hopes to make her mind up over the Christmas break about running again for the European Parliament in the elections to be held next May. She has been a member of the EU Parliament since 2004. Recently, there has been growing…
MEP says decision on Sligo RVL could affect Irish reputation
The Department of Agriculture says no decision will be made on the future of the Regional Veterinary Lab in Sligo until staff have been consulted. The Department has issued a new statement this week following a query from the Mayor of Sligo Marie Casserly on the issue. There’s growing concern…
Implications of Brexit being assessed by EU committee
Pension rights and freedom of movement are among the issues that will impact individuals when Brexit is triggered. That’s the warning of North West MEP Marian Harkin who is on an EU sub-committee of the Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee set up to assess the impacts of the move.…
Sligo becomes European Capital of Volunteering for 2017
Sligo officially becomes the European Capital of Volunteering for 2017 today. The title will be handed over from 2016 capital London at a ceremony in the English capital taking place at lunchtime The award is seen as a celebration of the volunteer work done in the county, particularly during the…
Teagasc praised for exceptional services despite reduction in funding & staff
Despite continuous reduction in funding and staffing Teagasc had continued to provide the exceptional advisory and educational services necessary to support farmers as they seek sustainability in an increasingly challenging environment. This was the view expressed by Independent MEP Marian Harkin when she presented graduation certificates to participants in the…