News - Deputy Marian Harkin
Local TD says region is being forgotten in regards to nursing home facilities
In a press statement, the TD highlighted that counties like Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo Donegal and Mayo have the oldest population nationwide, but lack sufficient nursing home spaces.
Jan 11, 2024 17:12
Local TD calls for government intervention in HSE recruitment freeze
The politician revealed that a total of 3,926 people were waiting for a bed in Sligo University Hospital in the first six months of this year.
Nov 26, 2023 09:15
Local TD speaks in the Dáil about motion on Neutrality
The motion was also supported by deputies Thomas Pringle, Joan Collins, Michael McNamara, and Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice.
Oct 26, 2023 16:03
Local TD calls on more support for nursing homes
Deputy Harkin stated that 31 private and voluntary nursing homes have closed over the last three years with 19 of these closures happening over the last 12 months.
Sep 22, 2023 15:53
Public meeting on EU Nature Restoration Laws to take place today
The meeting takes place at the Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe at 1 0' clock this afternoon.
Jul 9, 2023 09:15
Local Deputy says patients in west face long wait lists for treatment
The issue was raised in the Dail this evening.
May 11, 2023 17:37
Harkin urges Taoiseach to intervene in Shannonside nursing home crisis
She claims that local nursing homes in this region are close to breaking point.
Oct 20, 2022 13:35
Leitrim TD calls for compensation package for Shass landslide victims
The Minister for Agriculture has committed to following through with a package of compensation.
Oct 5, 2022 13:56
Local TD calls for more action on reducing energy costs than energy saving tips
The energy crisis continues to affect the country.
Sep 12, 2022 17:13
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