Independent MEP Marian Harkin will not contest the next European Parliament election. "I came into politics from the voluntary sector, first as a TD representing Sligo/Leitrim and subsequently as an MEP," she said. "During that time I have worked to represent ordinary people, community groups, workers, farmers, credit unions, carers, people with disabilities and many others. "Politics is important, without good politics, society faces uncertainty, insecurity and confusion and all that flows from that." The MEP also says she still has a huge interest in politics and aims, in some way, in the future to make a further contribution.

Source: Irish Examiner April 01, 2019 09:00 UTC