Harkin, speaking at Mica protest and in Dail, says Sligo must be included in Mica redress scheme
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says Sligo has to be included in any Mica redress scheme. Independent Deputy Marian Harkin says the main focus of the current Mica campaign seems to be on Donegal, Mayo and Clare. But she says as time goes by, it’s emerging more homes in County Sligo are…
‘Simplicity and clarity’ needed over guidelines
A local TD says ‘simplicity and clarity’ is needed in relation to the easing of restrictions. Sligo/Leitrim Independent TD, Marian Harkin raised concerns with Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, in the Dail yesterday. She said, for example, there are conflicting distancing rules for indoor dining that will cause confusion. One…
Ireland ‘dragging it’s heels’ around use of rapid antigen testing
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says Ireland is ‘dragging its heels’ in relation to the wider use of rapid antigen testing for COVID-19. Rapid antigen samples, taken with a swab from the nose, do not need to go to a lab. While the test results are quicker than the COVID-19 PCR test,…
Minister Harris hosting meeting about Technological University on Monday
The Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris is hosting a cross party meeting this coming Monday with all Oireachtas members in the north west deputies about the Connacht Ulster Alliance Technological University. Teachers Union of Ireland representatives at IT Sligo, GMIT and LYIT voted in favour of forming the University…
Minister Harris ‘hopeful’ of receiving North West Technological University application soon
The Minister for Further and Higher Education is ‘hopeful’ of receiving an application to establish a Technological University in the north west soon. Independent Sligo/Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin sought an update on developments with the Connacht/Ulster Alliance in the Dail today with Minister Simon Harris. If an application is received,…
Tánaiste says Sligo homes with defective blocks should be included in national scheme
The Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar says he can see no reason why houses in Sligo impacted by Pyrite and Mica should not be included in a national scheme aimed at covering the remedial costs. The situation regarding what is now believed to be a substantial number of houses in rural Sligo…
Calls for Carer’s Leave Allowance extension
A local TD is asking the government to consider an extension of the Carer’s Leave Allowance. Sligo/Leitrim Independent Deputy, Marian harkin, made the comments in the Dail on Thursday. She said it should be extended for those who cannot return to work due to ongoing care needs during the pandemic.…