€8,000 investment announced for festival and events in Dun Laoghaire
Tourism in Dun Laoghaire set to benefit from increased funding Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor has welcomed the announcement by Minister of State for Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring TD, that €8,000 is set to… Read More
Mitchell O’Connor urges female TDs and Senators to donate professional clothing to Dress for Success
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Wednesday) urged her female colleagues in Leinster House to donate professional clothing to ‘Dress for Success Dublin’. Deputy Mitchell O’Connor was speaking after she teamed up with stylist… Read More
Let’s not blame grandparents for our childhood obesity problem
Parents must take primary responsibility for children’s diets Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD and member of the Oireachtas Health Committee, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Monday) said we can’t blame grandparents for our rising childhood problem. Deputy Mitchell… Read More
The Variety of Teaching Methods Being Employed for Children with Autism
Yesterday the Irish Times printed an I wish essay a little nine year old girl called Rachel from Meath wrote about her brother Matthew. She said “I wish, I wish, I wish my brother could be ‘healed of… Read More
Tackling blindness early will help prevent needless suffering
75-80% of blindness is preventable Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has highlighted the need for increased early detection and intervention of blindness and eye diseases in Ireland. Deputy Mitchell O’Connor made her comments as she… Read More
Autism Awareness Day provides chance to celebrate uniqueness
Patrick Brophy story shows how autism can be turned into a positive Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has said we should use Autism Awareness Day tomorrow (Tuesday) as an opportunity to celebrate uniqueness, while also… Read More
‘Write a Book’ competition illustrates a love of writing among children
Blackrock Education Centre award ceremony for primary school children Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’ Connor, has today (Monday) congratulated local primary school children on their creative and enthusiastic response to the ‘Write a Book’ competition…. Read More
Coliemore Harbour development will further enhance attractiveness of local area
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Friday) welcomed the progress being made in plans to develop Coliemore Harbour. A draft management plan has been produced and it’s hoped that works will be completed by… Read More
Dun Laoghaire schools to receive funding for building improvements
Summer Works Scheme is good for schools and good for jobs Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD Mary Mitchell O’Connor has welcomed the announcement that six schools in Dun Laoghaire are to receive funding under the 2014 Summer… Read More
Posted: May 2, 2014 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
SUSI Grants open 8th May
SUSI, the Department of Education and Skills centralised application service for student grants, opens on 8th May. For all information on eligibility, how to apply etc check out http://www.susi.ie/ Share: