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# Marian Harkin

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# ttipping point
Fine Gael MEPs have been compared to fascists
Flanagan didn’t hold back in his criticism.
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Jun 10th 2015, 4:38 PM
# Marian Harkin
Resistance to antibiotics could be causing unnecessary deaths in Ireland
An Irish MEP has proposed that the use of the antibiotics without prescription be banned.
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May 20th 2015, 6:28 PM
# aint gonna happen
Environment Department denies Europe could force us to pay higher water charges
Independent MEP Marian Harkin said the Commission could tell the Government to increase the controversial charge.
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Dec 18th 2014, 8:30 PM
# Selfie central
It's the first day of the new European Parliament and these Irish MEPs were really excited
It’s all happening in Strasbourg…
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Jul 1st 2014, 3:45 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Morning. It’s Thursday… But on a brighter note, just one more sleep until the start of the long weekend.
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May 29th 2014, 8:19 AM
# final result
After epic recheck, Midlands-North West sends Marian Harkin back to Brussels
Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher of FF conceded in the early hours of the morning.
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May 29th 2014, 6:36 AM
# THE NEVERENDING STORY
MNW re-check could take days. "This is the democratic process" says Harkin
Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallager of FF requested the recheck after finishing just 275 votes behind Harkin.
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May 28th 2014, 7:57 AM
# Election 2014
Dogfights, protests and predictions of a recount: Everything happening in Midlands North West
The first count in the constituency is due this afternoon.
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May 26th 2014, 6:00 AM
# Election 2014
7 things we learned from last night's Midlands North-West Prime Time debate
They came, they shouted, they argued and then they all went home.
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May 19th 2014, 8:06 AM
# Election 2014
'I rely on guys with vans and ladders': Marian Harkin on running as an Independent
The two-time MEP said Ireland “can’t keep relying on” foreign direct investment and must do more to support SMEs and farmers.
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Mar 23rd 2014, 10:30 AM
# Election 2014
Six TDs and one MEP launch new political network for independents tomorrow
The main focus is on networking candidates and providing support and advice for people running in the 23 May elections.
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Mar 13th 2014, 11:09 PM
# Election 2014
'Having a record helps': Marian Harkin hopes experience will help retain Euro seat
The former TD is the sitting MEP for ‘Ireland North-West’ but will compete in vastly expanded ‘Midlands-North-West’ constituency next year.
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Nov 16th 2013, 8:30 AM
# implants
MEPs agree legislation to avoid repeat of PIP breast implant scandal
The proposed legislation seeks to improve transparency of information for patients and medical staff.
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Oct 22nd 2013, 7:44 PM
# Listen
The 'astronomical' cost of asking a question in the European Parliament
Marian Harkin has hit back at claims that Irish MEPs spent less time in parliament last year – and asked fewer questions.
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May 9th 2013, 6:30 AM
# Referendum
Independent TDs and MEP to call for referendum to be delayed
Shane Ross, Catherine Murphy and Finian McGrath are among those who want the Fiscal Compact referendum delayed in light of the political uncertainty in the eurozone.
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May 14th 2012, 7:48 AM
# Gay Mitchell
Gay Mitchell loses out again... in annual MEP awards
Mitchell was shortlisted for the Employment gong at last night’s ceremony, but was pipped by a French representative.
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Dec 1st 2011, 9:36 AM
# seanad elections
Independents to meet on running Seanad candidates
Independent TDs, senators, MEPs and councillors will attend a meeting to see if non-party candidates can win Seanad seats.
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Mar 5th 2011, 11:16 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things you really need to know by 9am: A race against time for coalition talks, the Queen’s visit is labelled “premature”, and cheaper electricity prices on the way.
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Mar 5th 2011, 9:02 AM