Harkin: GAA probably one of largest voluntary organisations in the country
MEP Marian Harkin says the GAA might be one of the largest voluntary organisations in the country. She made the comment at the launch of the programme of voluntary events to be organised by Sligo GAA at the association’s Centre of Excellence in Scarden, Sligo. It also coincides with Sligo having…
Harkin calls for better support for Thalidomide survivors
Survivors of the Thalidomide drug scandal need better support and compensation. That’s the view of North West Independent MEP Marian Harkin who was speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. MEPs this week voted on a resolution calling for better support for Thalidomide survivors. Thalidomide was used in the late…
Irish Rail responds to Harkin’s concerns on overcrowding
Iarnrod Eireann has today responded to complaints about crowding on one of the Dublin/Sligo trains last Friday afternoon. MEP Marian Harkin, who was on the 1pm train from Dublin, described the level of overcrowding on the train as ‘unsafe.’ However, Barry Kenny, of Iarnrod Eireann, told Ocean FM today that…
Ballymote and Boyle included in Euro bank health centre funding
Funding has been announced for new primary care centres, including centres in Ballymote, Co Sligo, and Boyle in North Roscommon. Independent Midlands North West MEP Marian Harkin says the announcement follows a new €70 million loan from the European Investment Bank. The centres will provide GP surgeries, occupational therapy, social…