Month: November 2013

Growing Up In Ireland survey reveals worrying child obesity rates

Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Tuesday) said the results of the Growing Up In Ireland survey, which measures, among other things, the level of obesity among Irish children, are worrying and indicate the… Read More

98% of survey respondents report feeling dangerously overcrowded on the DART

Active and honest engagement with survey exceptionally helpful in outlining concerns to Irish Rail Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Thursday) welcomed the active and honest engagement by Dun Laoghaire DART users with her… Read More

Coherent cross Departmental approach must be adopted in the fight against cyber bullying

Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Wednesday) called for a cross Departmental approach to raise awareness among parents, teachers and children of how best to deal with cyber bullying. Deputy Mitchell O’Connor was speaking… Read More

Caught in a Lunge with Brendan O’Connor

Be sure to catch me on The Saturday Night Show with Brendan O’Connor this weekend on RTE1.  I may even be “stepping” out of my comfort zone. Share:

Model behaviour from politicians at the 2nd Annual Oireachtas Charity Fashion Show!

The 2nd Annual Oireachtas Charity Fashion Show took place on Tuesday 12th November at The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin 2. The proceeds of the Oireachtas Charity Fashion Show will go to support Motor Neurone Disease research. In 2012, when… Read More

Strictly Against Breast Cancer Event

December 7th Breast Cancer Ireland will be putting on their Strictly Against Breast Cancer event. I have offered my dance skills (or lack thereof, I’ll leave you to be the judge!) and will be dancing with the great… Read More

Nutrition during first 1,000 days dictates health for the rest of a child’s life

Fine Gael Dún Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’ Connor, has highlighted the importance of good nutrition during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life. Deputy Mitchell O’Connor was speaking at a medical symposium in Dublin today titled… Read More

Have your say: Education Committee seeks submissions on SNAs

Submissions invited on the Role of Special Needs Assistants Mr Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, T.D., on behalf of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection, is inviting written submissions from interested individuals or groups in relation to… Read More

Mitchell O’Connor urges parents to engage with children about online activity

Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Wednesday) called on parents to fully engage with their children about their internet activity in a bid to ensure their safety online. Deputy Mitchell O’Connor was speaking following… Read More

Minister’s move away from rote learning is a positive

More emphasis needs to be placed on numeracy and literacy levels, writes Mary Mitchell O’Connor THERE’S been a renewed focus over the last week on the Education Minister’s plans to reform the junior cycle and to effectively abolish… Read More

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