April 2014

€8,000 investment announced for festival and events in Dun Laoghaire

Updated on April 23, 2014 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

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

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Mitchell O’Connor urges female TDs and Senators to donate professional clothing to Dress for Success

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

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

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Let’s not blame grandparents for our childhood obesity problem

Updated on April 8, 2014 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

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

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The Variety of Teaching Methods Being Employed for Children with Autism

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

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

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Tackling blindness early will help prevent needless suffering

Updated on April 2, 2014 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

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

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Autism Awareness Day provides chance to celebrate uniqueness

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

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

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