New development at National Rehabilitation Hospital is long overdue
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has this evening (Tuesday) welcomed the announcement of a significant capital investment in the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) in Dun Laoghaire which will see the existing facility being replaced by… Read More
Rise in number of HSE elder abuse referrals signals growing confidence in reporting
Ireland is one of a handful of European countries with a dedicated elder abuse service – older people must be encouraged to use it. Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has said the reported rise of… Read More
Time to break the silence on the mistreatment and harassment of older people
An estimated 10,000 people aged 65 and over experience abuse. Speaking following a briefing on elder abuse, hosted by Fine Gael’s Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, the Dun Laoghaire Deputy said that we must lift the veil of secrecy… Read More
Mary Mitchell O’Connor welcomes Rehab’s creation of 750 jobs
Yes vote on Stability Treaty Referendum will ensure economic progress continues. Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has welcomed the announcement this morning (Wednesday) of 750 jobs to be created by Rehab, over the next three… Read More
Mary Mitchell O’Connor welcomes progress being made on PIP implants
Dr. Holohan’s comments at Dáil Committee indicate things are moving in the right direction. Fine Gael Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has welcomed the progress that is being made in relation to the PIP breast implant scandal, saying recent… Read More
Suitable, unemployed people should be first in line for polling day and count centre jobs
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has seconded the Minister for the Environment’s call for consideration to be given to employing those currently out of work on polling day, May 31st, and subsequently in count centres… Read More
Every effort must be made to safeguard Vodafone jobs
Fine Gael Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Friday) joined her Party colleagues in calling on the Communications Minister, Pat Rabbitte to do all in his power to ensure that the 300 Vodafone jobs that are at risk… Read More
Amgen’s expansion signals confidence in Ireland and Dun Laoghaire
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has said that the expansion of the Amgen pharmaceutical plant in Dun Laoghaire is a huge boost for the local area, with jobs for graduates, the highly skilled and those… Read More
Time to explore real childcare options that work
With empty schools and halls all over the country we are failing to capitalise on a most valuable resource. Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Thursday) said that we must look at real, affordable… Read More
Last Updated: March 1, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
Forty Foot fracas must be a one-off
Pressing need to monitor DART activity from town. Fine Gael Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor has today (Friday) said the incident that occurred at the Forty Foot in Sandycove last night, which saw three people being detained by Gardaí… Read More