1. Marian Harkin previously served as a Member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2019.
12 Facts About Marian Harkin
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Marian Harkin studied at University College Dublin, where she attained a Bachelor of Science degree in geology.
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Marian Harkin worked as a maths teacher at Mercy College secondary school in Sligo for 25 years, before entering into politics.
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Marian Harkin had previously contested the 1999 European Parliament election in the same constituency, but had narrowly failed to be elected, losing out to Dana Rosemary Scallon for the third seat in the constituency.
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However, in 2004, the position was reversed and Marian Harkin was returned at Scallon's expense.
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Marian Harkin did not contest the 2007 general election to concentrate on her role as an MEP.
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Marian Harkin was a member of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe group in the European Parliament.
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Marian Harkin was a member of the European Parliament's Committee on Employment and Social Affairs and the delegation for relations with the United States.
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Marian Harkin has been European Democratic Party Vice-president since December 2012.
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Marian Harkin is a supporter of the MEP Heart Group, a group of parliamentarians who have an interest in promoting measures that will help reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases.
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Marian Harkin was re-elected to the European Parliament at the 2009 European Parliament election topping the poll in her constituency.
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At the 2024 general election, Marian Harkin was re-elected to the Dail.