Leaving Certificate students reminded to consider all of their options
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD and former teacher, Mary Mitchell O’ Connor, today (Wednesday) called on Leaving Certificate students getting results today to remember that they have plenty of options. “Today is an exciting day and hopefully a… Read More
Over €300,000 for local authority housing adaptations in Dun Laoghaire
Tenants with disabilities to benefit Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor has, today (Thursday) welcomed the allocation of €323,532 by Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, Paudie Coffey TD,… Read More
Over €1 million allocated to make Dun Laoghaire energy efficient
Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor has, today (Monday), welcomed the allocation of over €1 million from the Better Energy Communities Programme to improve Dun Laoghaire amenities. “The Better Energy Communities Programme is funding awarded… Read More
Get SUSI applications in before deadline on Friday 1st August
Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor has, today (Monday), urged parents and students to apply for third level grants this week as SUSI’s deadline is this Friday, 1st August. “If you or someone in your… Read More
The system has been too slow to help students with special needs reach their potential.
Special people have special needs. Truly wonderful, unique, vibrant people sometimes require and always deserve extra support and a little more attention. This is something that really hit me years ago as principal of The Harold School, Glasthule…. Read More
HSE does not have adequate resources or systems to monitor Section 38 and 39 agencies
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD and member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, Mary Mitchell O’ Connor, today (Tuesday), speaking at the Health Committee hearing on the HSE Section 38 and 39 report, questioned HSE… Read More
Mitchell O’Connor receives assurances from Council that local bathing waters are back up to standard
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has said she is pleased to have received confirmation from Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council that bathing waters at White Rock and Killiney beaches are back up to standard. They… Read More
Mitchell O’Connor urges Dun Laoghaire residents to have their say on Local Property Tax
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Thursday) encouraged local residents to make their voices heard on the Local Property Tax (LPT). Deputy Mitchell O’Connor was speaking after Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council announced it… Read More
Leeway to reduce Local Property Tax by 15% will benefit families
“We talk about the leafy suburbs, but many of the parents here are struggling to pay their bills. I hope that councillors will now move to reduce the tax to relieve pressure on these families.” Fine Gael TD for… Read More
Posted: August 14, 2014 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
Long overdue NRH upgrade will hugely benefit service users
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’ Connor, having recently met with the design team of the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) in Dun Laoghaire, has today (Wednesday), reiterated her strong support for a prompt upgrade and urges… Read More