September 2017

Speech at the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Chamber County Business Awards Thursday 28 September

Updated on November 27, 2018 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Cathaoirleach, Pat Neill, fellow TDs, Senators and Councillors, ladies and gentlemen: good evening! I am so thrilled to be here at the inaugural County Business Awards in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown. It’s recognition of the huge contribution business makes to… Read More

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Returners: Our Workforce Needs You

Updated on November 27, 2018 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Minister of State, Mary Mitchell O’Connor hosted a “Returners” event in the LexIcon Library, in Dun Laoghaire on Monday 25th of September. Speakers were invited to give advice to over 100 attendees on how to make the job… Read More

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Speech on the Launch of QQI cycle of reviews

Updated on November 27, 2018 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Good afternoon. Francis Bacon wrote in the Advancement of Learning, Book 1, …if we begin with certainties, we shall end in doubts; but if we begin with doubts, and are patient in them, we shall end in certainties”… Read More

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Returners: Our Workforce Needs You

Updated on November 27, 2018 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

If you are currently out of work, at home or on an extended career break – and you are feeling intimidated at the prospect of returning to work or your career, then this event is for you…. Read More

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