Mitchell O’Connor welcomes recognition that the HPAT needs to be reviewed
Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Friday) welcomed the interim report from the five Irish medical schools on the HPAT (Health Professionals Admissions Test), the test which must be completed by Leaving Certificate… Read More
Decision on future of HPAT is urgently needed
Exam is restricting rather than opening access to medical courses. Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has called for an urgent decision to be made on the future of the HPAT (Health Professionals Admissions Test), which… Read More
Parents and legislators need to be vigilant to ensure children are protected from cyber stalkers
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Wednesday) said that legislators and parents need to be more vigilant against the threat posed to children by cyber stalkers. Deputy Mitchell O’Connor was speaking in the Dáil… Read More
Mitchell O’Connor welcomes announcement of date for Children’s Referendum
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the announcement from An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, in the Dáil this afternoon that the Children’s Referendum is to be held on Saturday, November 10th. Deputy Mitchell… Read More
Mitchell O’Connor questions fairness of HPAT test for aspiring medical students
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Sunday) questioned the fairness of the HPAT (health professionals’ admission test), saying it has become a revenue generator for online coaching courses and is further skewing the points… Read More
Mitchell O’Connor welcomes plans for new tourist office in Dun Laoghaire
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Friday) welcomed confirmation that a new tourist office is to be installed in the town’s County Hall. It’s hoped the new office will be opened next spring. “I… Read More
Mortgage advice initiative will help find solutions for distressed mortgage holders
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’ Connor, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, that free, independent professional financial advice will be provided to borrowers in mortgage distress. The initiative,… Read More
Marking scheme for Project Maths does not reflect ability of brighter students
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Wednesday) said that the marking scheme for Project Maths does not reflect the ability of brighter students and leaves many questions unanswered about why so many marks were… Read More
Last Updated: July 1, 2019 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
Fiscal Responsibility
I support the Fiscal Responsibility Bill just as I supported the Fiscal Stability Treaty referendum. The learning of fiscal responsibility should begin at a young age. When I was younger my parents entrusted small, menial jobs around the… Read More