Mary Mitchell O’Connor welcomes JobsPlus – New Jobs, Less Cost
1. What is JobsPlus? JobsPlus is a new employer incentive which encourages and rewards employers who offer employment opportunities to the long term unemployed. This incentive replaces the Employer Job (PRSI) Exemption and Revenue Job Assist schemes from… Read More
Mary Mitchell O’Connor welcomes reopening of Deansgrange Library
Delighted to see that Deansgrange Library reopened on 15th July 2013 following extensive renovation. The bright, spacious interior is even more welcoming and should prove to encourage more people to make use of the new facilities. These include enhanced internet… Read More
Norris should withdraw his sexist and entirely inappropriate comments – Mitchell O’Connor
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has called on Senator David Norris to withdraw the comments he made in the Seanad earlier today (Monday) regarding Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty. “Senator Norris’ comments… Read More
Mitchell O’Connor welcomes new system of redeployment for SNAs
New panel system will deliver a sense of security for Special Needs Assistants Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has welcomed the announcement of a Supplementary Assignment Panel for Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) by the… Read More
Mary Mitchell O’Connor welcomes new system of redeployment for SNAs
New panel system will deliver a sense of security for Special Needs Assistants Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has welcomed the announcement of a Supplementary Assignment Panel for Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) by the Minister… Read More
Major re-organisation of higher education sector sanctioned
A major re-organisation of the country’s higher education sector that includes provision for the creation of new Technological Universities has been announced. This announcement follows recommendations made by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) to the Minister for Education and Skills. The… Read More
Mary Mitchell O’Connor pays tribute to the ‘Forgotten Irish’ while reaching out to modern day diaspora
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy will attend the Global Diaspora Forum in the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Killiney tomorrow morning (Tuesday), before welcoming the Irish Elderly Emigrants Tour UK in Glasthule, as part of the Gathering 2013, tomorrow… Read More
Hearings on the Heads of the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013
The Committee has agreed to hold three days of public hearings on the 17th, 20th and 21st May. There was broad agreement as to how the meetings will be conducted, with key medical and legal experts to be… Read More
Global Diaspora Forum – European Strand – 14/15 May 2013
The Global Diaspora Forum is a celebration of diaspora communities. The forum has been held annually in Washington and, this year; it will run simultaneously in Washington and Dublin. In addition, there will be a satellite event in Silicon… Read More
Last Updated: July 19, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
2013 Back to School Clothing & Footwear Allowance (BSCFA) Scheme
The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BTSCFA) helps you meet the cost of uniforms and footwear for children going to school. You (the parent or guardian) must be getting certain social welfare payments or taking part… Read More