July 2013

Success of The Gathering brings welcome boost to Dun Laoghaire businesses – Mitchell O’Connor

Updated on August 12, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Recovery in tourist trade is welcome boost for economy Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire Mary Mitchell O’Connor has welcomed the latest official data on overseas travel from the Central Statistics Office, which has reported an increase… Read More

Category: Dun Laoghaire, News, News Archive

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Annual Report welcome but stats unlikely to reflect true scale of the problem – Mitchell O’Connor

Updated on August 12, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

An updated SAVI report could give us a better understanding of sexual abuse in Ireland allowing for better policy formation down the line Speaking following her attendance at the launch of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s Annual Report… Read More

Category: News, News Archive Tags: family law, women

Mary Mitchell O’Connor welcomes launch of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County cycle network map

Updated on August 7, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has this week launched the first draft of its Cycle Network Map. The map is the first of its kind in Ireland and is an important element in the development of the cycle network and… Read More

Category: Dun Laoghaire, News, News Archive Tags: Cycling, Dun Laoghaire

2013 Back to School Clothing & Footwear Allowance (BSCFA) Scheme

Updated on July 19, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

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

Category: News, News Archive Tags: children, Education, schools

Mary Mitchell O’Connor welcomes JobsPlus – New Jobs, Less Cost

Updated on July 19, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

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

Category: News Tags: jobs

Mary Mitchell O’Connor welcomes reopening of Deansgrange Library

Updated on July 19, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

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

Category: Blog, Deansgrange, News Tags: Deansgrange, Lilbrary

Norris should withdraw his sexist and entirely inappropriate comments – Mitchell O’Connor

Updated on August 14, 2013 by Mary 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

Category: News, News Archive

Céili Mór on the Seafront, Dun Laoghaire

Updated on July 15, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Dancing at the Crossroads! Great to see everyone enjoying the music and dancing at the Ceili Mór in Dun Laoghaire today. Well done Michael O’ Brien and DLRCOCO for organising event. Thank you Jacqui in Mary… Read More

Category: Blog, Dun Laoghaire Tags: Ceili, Dun Laoghaire

CoderDojo at the Dáil

Updated on July 6, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

CoderDojo is a global collaboration which helps young people learn to code for free. The CoderDojo delegation which visited the Dáil on Wednesday 3rd July included 5 young coders from CoderDojo Dun Laoghaire, which is held in IADT…. Read More

Category: Blog, Dun Laoghaire Tags: CoderDojo, Dail Eireann

Mitchell O’Connor welcomes new system of redeployment for SNAs

Updated on August 14, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

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

Category: News, News Archive Tags: Education, jobs, SNAs