Strategic investment in childcare will improve affordability and accessibility for parents
Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor said that today’s proposals for strategic investment in childcare would improve affordability, quality and accessibility for parents and children across Ireland. “This major new childcare report, launched by the… Read More
Leopardstown Link Road Contract – Traffic Information
On Wednesday 22 July 2015 from 10am there will be a new road layout on Leopardstown Road East in the environs of the Leopardstown Roundabout. The new Leopardstown Link Road will provide access to Leopardstown Race Course, Leopardstown… Read More
€501,815 in grants for Dun Laoghaire businesses from Local Enterprise Office
Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has said that grants of €501,815 paid from the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) in 2014 are providing great support to local businesses in Dun Laoghaire. The Local Enterprise Offices… Read More
Grants totalling €46,020 approved for ‘Ireland 2016’ projects & events in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
At the meeting of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the 6th of July 2015, the Council awarded a total of €46,020 to successful applicants under the DLR Ireland 2016 Grant Scheme, funding 18 different commemorative projects and events… Read More
New cross-party group seeks greater efforts to counter childhood obesity and food poverty
A new cross party Oireachtas group set up to seek a more effective policy response to the twin problems of childhood obesity and food poverty was launched in Dublin today. The Oireachtas Children’s Future Health Group, chaired by… Read More
Over 600 extra SNA posts to ensure children with care needs have access to support
Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire Mary Mitchell O’Connor has welcomed the announcement today (Tuesday, 7th July) of 610 additional SNA posts nationwide from September 2015. This additional allocation reflects Government’s commitment to ensure that every child with… Read More
Additional €204,130 in Grant Aid approved in Round 2 of dlr Grant Scheme 2015
I am delighted to confirm that at the County Council meeting held on Monday 6 July, Elected Members approved the payment of an additional 80 separate grants totalling €204,130 in accordance with the Council’s Grant Scheme. This latest… Read More
Minister Donohoe and NTA Announce Free travel in July on Child Leap Cards
I am delighted to say that on Wednesday the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, joined the National Transport Authority (NTA) to announce a fortnight of free travel, from July 6th – 19th inclusive, for… Read More
Leaders Questions broadcast through sign language for the first time
Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor said today (Wednesday) that the broadcast of Leaders Questions in the Dáil through sign language is a very progressive step. “This is an important development for the Deaf community… Read More
Posted: July 23, 2015 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
New local authority homes to benefit elderly and disabled people in Dun Laoghaire
The provision of 42 new homes in Dun Laoghaire for elderly people and those with intellectual or physical disability will greatly benefit these individuals and their families according to Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD Mary Mitchell O’Connor. Mitchell… Read More