Marino Community Special School will provide certainty for children with Special Educational Needs
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has said the designation of Marino School in Bray as a Community Special School will provide long-term educational certainty for children in the area with Special Educational Needs (SEN). “The… Read More
Files being sought under FOI may lack comprehensive and truthful information
Speaking on the Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2012 during Private Members Business in the Dáil today (Friday), Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, said that while she agrees that the number of agencies and… Read More
Public bathing area planned for Dun Laoghaire after years of procrastination
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, today (Wednesday) said the public bathing area for Dun Laoghaire, which was approved last Monday by the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCOCO), will provide a wonderful public amenity for… Read More
Unacceptable that clinics at the centre of the PIP scandal will not play ball
Alternative service for those seeking resolution now being sought. Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has said confirmation that the three clinics at the centre of the PIP breast implant scandal have been less than forthcoming… Read More
Encouraging children to play will benefit physical and mental health
National Play Day 2012 offers a reminder of the advantages of real play. Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O ’Connor, has called on parents to explore the joys and benefits of unstructured play with their children… Read More
Mary Mitchell O’Connor welcomes progress on redeployment of SNAs
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Saturday) welcomed a recommendation from the Labour Court that a redeployment system should be introduced for Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) who find themselves out of work. The Labour… Read More
Let’s get the conversation started on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organisations around the world are raising awareness, we must encourage older people to speak out. Speaking on the eve of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day which takes place tomorrow (Friday), Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor,… Read More
National Maritime Museum adds to rich cultural heritage of Dun Laoghaire
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has said the newly refurbished National Maritime Museum, which was officially opened today (Tuesday), adds to the rich cultural heritage of Dun Laoghaire; a town which is rightfully proud of… Read More
Mary Mitchell O’Connor wishes exams students the best of luck in the weeks ahead
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has wished all of those undertaking Leaving and Junior Certificate exams in the coming weeks the very best of luck. Deputy Mitchell O’Connor went on to say that while the… Read More
Last Updated: March 1, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
Mary Mitchell O’Connor raises delays in family court hearings and maintenance issues with Justice Minister
Legislation to be introduced to ensure greater transparency in family law cases Speaking on Topical Issue Debates in the Dáil this evening (Wednesday), Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, raised the issue of the delays being… Read More