Mitchell O’Connor expresses shock at content of ‘fat shaming’ app targeting children
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has this evening (Tuesday) expressed her shock and concern at the content of a new plastic surgery app targeting children as young as nine. Deputy Mitchell O’Connor is calling on… Read More
Allocation of €3.5m will make Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown more cycle friendly – Mitchell O’Connor
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Tuesday) welcomed almost €3.5 million in funding which is being allocated to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council by the National Transport Authority as part of the Sustainable Transport Measures… Read More
Mitchell O’Connor welcomes €211,000 in funding under Built Heritage Jobs Leverage Scheme
Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Thursday) welcomed the announcement by the Minister for the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Affairs, Jimmy Deenihan TD, of €211,000 in funding under the Built Heritage Jobs… Read More
€50k for youth café in Dun Laoghaire will provide for safe hang-out space for kids
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, said the provision of €50,000 towards the development of a youth café in Dun Laoghaire will provide a safe, secure and alcohol free environment in which local children can hang-out… Read More
Breast Check
Breast screening Breast screening is where an x-ray of the breast (a mammogram) is taken to look for signs of early breast cancer. In Ireland BreastCheck invites women aged 50-64 on a two yearly cycle for their… Read More
Dun Laoghaire Christmas Shop Front and Window Display Competition
The Dun Laoghaire Business Association’s Dun Laoghaire Christmas Shop Front and Window Display Competition has contributed much to the festive spirit this holiday season. The judging for the competition ends Friday the 13th of December and the winners… Read More
Parking promotion in Dun Laoghaire brings welcome reprieve for shoppers and local businesses
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Thursday) welcomed the decision by Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to introduce a parking promotion during the holiday period which will ease the burden on shoppers and help to stimulate… Read More
Minister Quinn seeks views on How Best to use Technology in the Classroom
Parents, teachers, students, industry and academics are being asked for their views on how best to make use of computers and technology in the classroom. The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., launched the public consultation phase… Read More
International Day of Persons With Diabilities
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. I was pleased to have the opportunity to raise the important issue of Wi-Fi access for persons with disabilities. We must ensure the service we provide fits the person and… Read More
Last Updated: January 22, 2014 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
Relentless rise in childhood obesity must be tackled
It is a shocking admission: we stand to be the first generation who will bury our children. Many members of Irish families will die prematurely due to obesity. The problem is growing at an alarming rate, affecting children… Read More